The present invention describes certain amino alcohols and phosphate derivatives thereof, and relates to their use to treat particular autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuritis, optical neuritis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and uveitis.本發明提供使用特定胺基醇衍生物來治療諸如多發性硬化、周圍神經炎、視神經炎、肌萎縮性側索硬化及葡萄膜炎等各種自身免疫疾病之方法。