The invention relates to novel lactones, especially benzofuranones of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or an aliphatic radical, R.sub.2 represents an amino group di-substituted by two monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, and the aromatic ring A may be additionally substituted, and their salts and/or isomers, processes for the manufacture of compounds of the formula (I) and their salts and isomers, pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds, and their use as the active ingredients of medicaments and/or for the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations.