Thiazolo(5,4-f)quinoline-8-carboxylic acid derivatives

Abstract

Thiazolo[5,4-f]quinoline-8-carboxylic acid derivatives having either the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group or a benzyl group; or the general formula (III-a): ##STR2## WHEREIN R.sub.3 is a lower alkyl group and X is a halogen atom; and methods for the preparation thereof. The compounds of the general formula (I) are useful as antibacterial agents against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The compounds of the general formula (III-a) are useful as antifungal agents against eumycetes and also as an intermediate in a peparation of the compounds of the general formula (I).

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