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2-Methylpenem-3-carboxylic acid antibiotics

US4155912A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1977
Grant dateMay 22, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 14, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/568
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is described the preparation of novel 2-penem-3-carboxylic acid compounds having the formula ##STR1## and easily cleavable esters and carboxylic acid salts thereof. The compounds of formula I, particularly the dextrorotatory isomers thereof, are potent antibacterial agents or are of use as intermediates in the preparation of such agents.

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