The invention relates to fluorobenzamide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are as defined herein. =, The compounds of the invention are selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitors and therefore they are suitable for the treatment of diseases mediated by monoamine oxidase B, such as Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia.