Benzoic acid derivatives having a para substituent which is a substituted phenyl group connected by a linking radical; useful in neoplastic cell differentiation and diagnosis

摘要

The application discloses certain benzoic acid compounds, the same being more adequately described as benzoic acid derivatives having a para substituent which is a substituted phenyl radical attached to the benzoic acid in the para position by any one of a variety of linking groups, representative compounds being p-(3,4-diisopropylphenylcarbamoyl) benzoic acid and p-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2- naphthylcarbamoyl) benzoic acid, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, method of treating therewith, method of diagnosis therewith, and method for the preparation thereof. The compounds and compositions are useful for diagnosis of leukemia types, the treatment of dermatological disorders, and as differentiation-inducing agents for neoplastic cells.