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Processes and intermediates for the preparation of 5-oxygenated HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

US5059696A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1990
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2010

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

Abstract

This invention discloses novel intermediates and novel process for their preparation where said intermediates are useful for the preparation of 5-oxygenated derivatives (T) of lovastatin and analogs thereof at the 8-acyl side chain and 6-position of the polyhydronaphthyl ring. Said derivatives of lovastatin (T) and analogs thereof are useful in treating hypercholesterolemia and are disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 4,963,538. ##STR1##

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