A series of substituted dihydroxybenzoic acids was prepared and examined for anti‐inflammatory activity. The compounds which showed activity were derived from γ‐resorcylic acid. The introduction of a halogen atom at positions 3 and 5 and a benzyl or methyl group at position 4 gave marked activity but also increased toxicity.
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