GB9203347D0 — Hypolipidaemic compounds

USPTO Abstract

PCT No. PCT/GB93/00328 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 5, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 5, 1994 PCT Filed Feb. 16, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/16055 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 19, 1993The present invention is directed to the following compounds of formula (I): <IMAGE> (I) wherein l is an integer of from 0 to 4; m is an integer of from 0 to 5; n is an integer of from 0 to 2; R and R' are atoms or groups independently selected from halogen, nitro, phenylalkoxy, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-6 alkyl and -O(CH2)pSO3R'' wherein p is an integer of from 1 to 4 and R'' is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, wherein said phenylalkoxy, alkoxy and alkyl groups are optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R4 is a C1-6 straight alkyl group; and R5 is a C2-6 straight alkyl group; and their salts, solvates and physiologically functional derivatives, with processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, with pharmaceutical compositions containing them and with their use in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidaemic conditions, such as atherosclerosis.