Lyxofuranosyl benzimidazoles as antiviral agents

The present invention pertains to D- and L-lyxofuranosyl benzimidazole compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention pertains to D- and L-lyxofuranosyl benzimidazole compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds having a formula selected from the following: wherein R2, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are independently the same or different and independently selected from the group consisting of: -H, -F, -Cl, -Br, -I, -NO2, -N(R8)2, -OR8, -SR12, and -CF3, wherein R8 is independently -H or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and wherein R12 is independently -H or a hydrocarbyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms; and, R9, R10 and R11 are independently the same or different and are H or a hydroxyl protecting group; anomeric and optical isomers thereof; and, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrug derivatives thereof. The present invention also pertains to antiviral compositions using these compounds, methods of treating a viral infection using these compounds, and the use of these compounds in the preparation of a medicament for use in the treatment of a viral infection.