1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE DERIVATIVES,THEIR PREPARATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL AND VETERINARY COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM

摘要

1,4-Naphthoquinones of formula (I), methods for their preparation, veterinary formulations thereof, and the use thereof in animal therapy are disclosed. (I) Particularly preferred compounds of formula (I) are, 2-[trans-(4-t-butylcyclohexyl)methyl]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, and 2-[trans-(4-t-pentyl cyclohexyl)methyl]3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone. The compounds are of value as anti-protozoal agents, in particular as anti-theilerial agents.