NEW MATERIAL:A compound of formula I {R1 is H or lower alkyl; M is H or cation; X is -(CH2)n- (n is an integer 1W4) or >C=N-O-R2 [R2 is lower alkyl or formula II (R3 and R4 are H or lower alkyl)]}.
EXAMPLE: Potassium 3(S)-3-( 2-amino-4-thiazolylacetamido )-2-zetidinone-1-oxysulfonate of formula III.
USE: An excellent antimicrobial agent effective against Gram-positive and Gram- negative bacteria, particularly the Gram-negative bacteria.
PROCESS: A compound of formula IV, e.g. (3S)-3-amino-2-azetidinone-1-oxysulfonic acid, is reacted with a compound of formula V (or a reactive derivative), e.g. 2-amino-4-thiazolyacetic acid, preferably in an organic solvent, e.g. dimethylformamide (DMF), at room temperature in the presence of a base, e.g. triethylamine.
MAEDA TETSUYA
YAMAZAKI ATSUKI
TSUKAMOTO SHINICHI
NAGANO YOSHINOBU
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