| abstract |
A compound of the formula I:wherein A and C are independently H, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms;B is hydroxy, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms -CO2Z, -O(CH2)mCO2Z, -SO3Z, -OPO3Z2; andY is cyano,-C(NR1R2)=C(CN)2;wherein X=O or S, and R1 and R2 are independentlyH, benzyl, -CH(CH3)C6H6,-(CH2)n C6H6, phenyl; -CO2R;n=2-4; R is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms;m=1-4 and Z is H, a cation or lower alkyl of 1-6 cabon atoms; is used for treating inflammation, immunological diseases or diabetes. |