摘要 |
A compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen and R1, R2, R3 are each independently H, -OH, OR4 wherein R is linear or branched alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R is H and R2 = R3 = -OMe then R1 is not -OH. The compound of formula I is useful for treating diabetes. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(3,5-dimethyloxyphenyl) propenoate or a compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen or -CO2Z, wherein Z is H or a cation, and R1, R2, R3 are each independently H, -OH, OR4 wherein R is linear or branched alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R is H and R2 = R3 = -OMe then R1 is not -OH for treating diabetes.
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