Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; A is ##STR2## and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, a hydrolyzable ester group or a cation to form a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, are novel antihypercholesterolemic agents which inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis. Intermediates and processes for their preparation are disclosed.
式子为##STR1##的化合物,其中R.sup.1、R.sup.2、R.sup.3和R.sup.4各自独立地为氢、卤素、C.sub.1-4烷基、C.sub.1-4烷氧基或三
氟甲基;A为##STR2##而R.sup.5为氢、可
水解酯基或阳离子,以形成一种非毒性药学上可接受的盐,这些化合物是新的抗高
胆固醇血症制剂,可以抑制
胆固醇生物合成。还公开了它们的中间体和制备过程。