NERVONIC ACID DERIVATIVES, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE

摘要

The present invention relates to a nervonic acid derivatives of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen (H) or a residue of a carboxylic acid; or a salt of th e compound where R is H; or a bioprecursor, prodrug or hydrate thereof. Those compounds wherein R is other than H have pharmacological activity, in particular anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Those compounds wherein R is H can be used to prepare the pharmacologically active derivativ es.