The present invention relates to a novel compound of formula (I) and its composition: [Formula 1] TIFF2026513467000023.tif57115[in the formula, X is a
halogen,
alkyl, alkyloxy, alkylcarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, or alkenylcarbonyl; Y is a hydroxyl or
alkoxy group; R is phenyl, cyanophenyl, or halogenated phenyl; R 1 [These are
alkyl, branched
alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkyloxy, alkylcarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxy, alkenylcarbonyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, dialkylphenyl, benzyl, or benzylalkyl]. The present invention also relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) and compositions thereof as immunomodulators useful for restoring the adaptive and innate immune systems to healthy baseline ranges. The present invention also relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) and compositions thereof in the treatment of undesirable immune-mediated physiological conditions such as
inflammation, viral infections, and
cancer, and in other medical applications.