Derivatives and preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-5-substituted
申请人:Industrial Technology Research Institute
公开号:US05412112A1
公开(公告)日:1995-05-02
Novel 3-substituted derivatives of 2,2-dimethyl-5-substituted phenoxy-pentanoic acids of formula (I) are prepared. These compouds are prepared from 2,2-dimethyl-5-substituted phenoxy-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid-.beta.-lactones (formula II). The .beta.-lactones are prepared by condensing relevant phenoxypropanals with dimethylketene.
Novel anticholesteremic compounds capable of reducing blood cholesterol levels. Also included in this invention are (i) intermediates from which the abovementioned anticholesteremic compounds can be prepared, and (ii) methods for preparing both the intermediates and the anticholesteremic compounds.