Beta-lactone compounds
View Patent ↗The present invention provides compounds having the general structure A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof: wherein R is an alkyl group, and R 1 comprises at least one moiety selected from a group consisting of an alkyl, an alkenyl, an aryl, a heterocycle, hydroxyl, ester, amido, aldehyde, and a halogen.
1. A compound having formula IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:
2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of claim 1 , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
3. A kit comprising a packaging material and a pharmaceutical composition of claim 2 contained within the packaging material, wherein the packaging material comprises a label which indicates that the composition can be used for treating a disorder, disease, or pathology in a subject in need thereof.