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2-[(R) Amino acid alkyl]penems

US4540579A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1982
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2002

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

Abstract

Disclosed are 6-(1'-hydroxyethyl)-2-[(R)-amino acid alkyl]penem-3-carboxylic acids and salts thereof having an absolute stereochemisty of 5R,6S,8R. The compounds are useful and potent antibacterial agents and can be formulated into a variety of forms suitable for oral, parenteral or topical use.

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