5-O-desosaminylerythronolide a derivatives

Abstract

Abstract Object: To provide novel macrolide antibiotics having a strong antibacterial activity. Constitution: 5-O-desosaminylerythronolide A derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## [wherein -A- - is a group of --N(R 3 )-- (wherein R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms) or a group represented by --N═, and R 1 and R 2 are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms] which is a tricyclic carbamate of 5-0-desosaminylerythronolide A derivative having a ketone at the 3-position, being substituted by a methoxy group at the 6-position, and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof; and a compound represented by the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R 4 is an acetyl group or a propionyl group) which is an intermediate useful for the preparation of the 3-ketone forms of 5-O-desosaminylerythronolide A derivatives.

Inventors

• 👤 Toshifumi Asaka
• 👤 Masato Kashimura
• 👤 Yoko Misawa
• 👤 Shigeo Morimoto
• 👤 Katsuo Hatayama

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