5-O-desosaminylerythronolide a derivatives

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.sup.3)-- (wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms) or a group represented by --N.dbd., and R.sup.1 and R.sup.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.sup.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.

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