PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 3-PHENYL-2-ARYLALKYLTHIOPROPIONIC ACID DERIVATIVES HAVING UTILITY IN CLINICAL CONDITIONS AND INTERMEDIATES USED IN THE PROCESS

摘要

Enzymatic and chemical processes for the preparation of certain of 3-phenyl-2-arylalkylthiopropionic acid derivatives which have utility in treating clinical conditions including lipid disorders (dyslipidemias) whether or not associated with insulin resistance and other manifestations of the metabolic syndrome are described and also certain novel intermediates used in these processes.