Roger A. Parker

Antioxidant and cholesterol lowering properties of 2,6-DI-t-butyl-4-[(dimethylphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol and derivatives: A new class of anti-atherogenic compounds

Abstract Di- t -butylphenol derivatives were synthesized and evaluated as antioxidants and cholesterol lowering agents. When evaluated in cholesterol-fed rabbits, the compounds were found to exhibit both properties. Of special interest was the finding that several of the compounds elevated HDL cholesterol levels.