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Beazimidazole compounds active as inhibitors of the cholesterol biosynthesis

US4940800A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F7/1804
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 have the meanings given in the specification, are described. The compounds of formula I are active as inhibitors of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase and can be used in therapy as anti-hypercholesterolemics.

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