| abstract |
The invention relates to a compound having general formula (I): wherein n is equal to 3; R<1> is an ethyl or isopropyl group; each of the R<2> groups is independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a C1-C3 alkyl group or a halogen atom; one of the R<3> and R<4> groups represents a hydrogen atom while the other of the R<3> and R<4> groups represents an OH or OR<5> group, where R<5> can be a C2-C7 acyl group, an alkyl(C1-C6)animo-carbonyl group, an aralkyl(C1-C6)aminocarbonyl optionally substituted on the aryl, an arylcarbonyl group optionally substituted or a heteroarylaminocarbonyl group. Said compound is particularly suitable as an antiviral agent and especially as an anti-HIV-1 agent. |