Nervonic acid derivatives, their preparation and use
US6664406B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C69/587
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a nervonic acid derivatives of formula (I)CH3—(CH2)7—CH═CH—(CH2)13—C(O)—O—(CH2)3—OR  (I)wherein R is hydrogen (H) or a residue of a carboxylic acid; or a salt of the compound where R is H; or a bioprecursor, prodrug 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 derivatives.
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