Disclosed is a process for the preparation of certain intermediates, e.g. those in the scheme below: which intermediates and processes are useful in the preparation of the macrocyclic HVC inhibitor Simeprevir.

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Compounds of formula (I) can modulate the activity of one or more S1P receptors and/or the activity of autotaxin (ATX).

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Compounds of formula (I) can modulate the activity of one or more SIP receptors and/or the activity of autotaxin (ATX). ##STR00001##

Compounds of formula (I) can modulate the activity of one or more SIP receptors and/or the activity of autotaxin (ATX). ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4x, R.sup.4y, m, n and G are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4x, R.sup.4y, m, n and G are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants. ##STR00001##