Intermediates and processes in the preparation of 5-oxygenated HMG-COA
申请人:Merck & Co., Inc.
公开号:US04921974A1
公开(公告)日:1990-05-01
This invention relates to novel intermediates and novel processes for their preparation where said intermediates are useful in the preparation of 5'-oxygenated derivatives (I) of lovastation and analogs thereof at the 8'-acyl side chain and 6'-position of the polyhydronaphthyl ring. Derivatives (I) and analogs thereof are useful in treating hypercholesterolemia. ##STR1##