Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and their salts and esters have the ability to inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol, and can thus be used for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypercholesterolemia and of various cardiac disorders.
式(I)的化合物:##STR1##及其盐和酯具有抑制
胆固醇合成的能力,因此可用于治疗和预防高
胆固醇血症和各种心脏疾病。