7-(Disubstituted thiazolyl)-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic/heptanoic acid derivatives as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
A series of disubstituted thiazoles, functionalized with the essential 3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic or heptanoic chain, were prepared and evaluated for their ability to inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase in vitro. All the synthesized compounds 46-61 showed a moderate inhibitory potency.