abstract |
This invention provides a new use of acids, esters, and salts of arylmethylphosphonates of Formula I, <IMAGE> or a phosphonic acid of Formula II d anti-arthritic agents. Representative compounds include 4-dodecyloxybenzylphosphonic acid dimethyl ester, (2-naphthalenylmethyl)phosphonic acid dimethyl ester, and ([1,1'-biphenyl]-2-ylmethyl)phosphonic acid dimethyl ester. |