摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a novel group of 4(Z)-6-([2,4,5-cis]-2-alkyl-4-o-hydroxyphenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)hexenoic acids of formula I wherein R is branched alkyl of 3-5 carbon atoms and one of X and Y is hydrogen or fluoro and the other is hydrogen, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts; together with their pharmaceutical compositions for use in treating a variety of disease conditions. Also provided are methods for the manufacture of the novel compounds. A representative compound is that in which R is t-butyl ans X and Y are both hydrogen.</p> |