A compound represented by the formula (I)
1
wherein one of R
1
and R
2
is a hydrogen atom or a substituent and the other is an optionally substituted cyclic group;
W is a bond or a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group;
Y is a group of the formula: —OR
3
(wherein R
3
is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group or an optionally substituted acyl group) or an optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl group, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof has a superior insulin secretion promoting action and a hypoglycemic action and shows low toxicity. Therefore, the compound is useful as a pharmaceutical agent, particularly as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications, and the like.
化合物的
化学式为(I)1,其中R1和R2中的一个是氢原子或取代基,另一个是可选取代的环状基团;W是键或二价脂肪基碳氢基团;Y是式子:—OR3的基团(其中R3是氢原子、可选取代的碳氢基团、可选取代的杂环基团或可选取代的酰基基团),或可选酯化或酰胺化的羧基团,或其盐或前药。该化合物具有优异的促
胰岛素分泌作用和降血糖作用,并且毒性低。因此,该化合物可用作制药剂,特别是用作糖尿病和糖尿病并发症的预防或治疗剂等。