Synthesis and in vitro activity of a series 1β-methylcarbapenem derivatives

The synthesis of a new series of 1β-methylcarbapenems having pyrrolidine and piperidine moieties is described. Their in vitro antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were tested and the effect of substituent on the pyrrolidine ring was investigated. A particular compound (IIIb) having hydroxypyrrolidine moiety showed the most potent antibacterial activity.

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