Abstract: Nickel salts are used to effect the regio-selective acylation and alkylation of the 2'-amino group of 4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine containing aminoglycosides. The 2'-N-substituted derivatives of apramycin, certain .alpha. or .beta.-(lower alkyl)aprosaminides and certain .alpha. or .beta.-(substituted lower alkyl)aprosaminides are new. The 2'-N-substituted-4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine aminoglycosides produced by the process of this invention are antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Zinc salts are used to effect the regio-selective acylation and alkylation of the 1-amino group of 4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine-containing aminoglycosides. The 1-N-substituted derivatives of apramycin, 3'-hydroxyapramycin, certain .alpha. or .beta.-(lower alkyl)aprosaminides and certain .alpha. or .beta.-(substituted lower alkyl)-aprosaminides are new. The 1-N-substituted-4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine aminoglycosides produced by the process of this invention are antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Antibiotic A47934 is produced by submerged, aerobic fermentation of new Streptomyces toyocaensis NRRL 15009. The antibiotic is active against gram-positive bacteria in vitro and in vivo. It promotes growth in poultry and swine and serves to enhance feed efficiency in ruminant animals having a developed rumen.

Abstract: 7-(S)-Acylamino-3-hydroxymethyl-3-cephem sulfones are disclosed. These compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of 1-oxa .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: Apramycin derivatives substituted at the 7'-amino group with a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or n-butyl substituent are broad spectrum antibiotics. Also claimed are intermediates in the synthesis of these 7'-N-alkylapramycin derivatives.

Abstract: N-substituted-2-(R)-(sulfinic acid)-3-(S)-(acylamino)-4-oxo-azetidines, which are useful as intermediates in 1-oxa .beta.-lactam antibiotics, are synthesized by electrolytic reduction of 7-(S)-acylamino-3-hydroxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid compounds.

Abstract: Cephalosporin broad spectrum antibiotics possessing a 7.beta.-[2-[(2-aminooxazol)-4-yl]-2-(substituted oximino)]acetamido side chain and a variety of substituents at the 3-position of the cephalosporins are claimed. Also claimed are intermediates in the synthesis of the above cephalosporin antibiotics.

Abstract: Antibiotic A-33853 is produced by submerged, aerobic fermentation of a new Streptomyces sp. NRRL 12068. The antibiotic and the diacetyl and triacetyl derivatives thereof disclosed herein have shown antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species which are penicillin resistant. In addition, the antibiotic and its tetraacetyl derivative have shown antiviral and antitrichomonal activity in vitro.

Abstract: Cephalosporin broad spectrum antibiotics possessing a 7.beta.-[2-[(2-aminooxazol)-4-yl]-2-(substituted oximino)acetamido side chain and a variety of substituents at the 3-position of the cephalosporins are claimed. Also claimed are intermediates in the synthesis of the above cephalosporin antibiotics.

Abstract: Nickel salts are used to effect the regio-selective acylation and alkylation of the 2'-amino group of 4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine containing aminoglycosides. The 2'-N-substituted derivatives of apramycin, certain .alpha. or .beta.-(lower alkyl)aprosaminides and certain .alpha. or .beta.-(substituted lower alkyl)aprosaminides are new. The 2'-N-substituted-4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine aminoglycosides produced by the process of this invention are antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Zinc salts are used to effect the regio-selective acylation and alkylation of the 1-amino group of 4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine-containing aminoglycosides. The 1-N-substituted derivatives of apramycin, 3'-hydroxyapramycin, certain .alpha. or .beta.-(lower alkyl)aprosaminides and certain .alpha. or .beta.-(substituted lower alkyl)-aprosaminides are new. The 1-N-substituted-4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine aminoglycosides produced by the process of this invention are antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Aryl 4R[1-(2-N-3-methyl-4-al-Z-but-2-ene-oate)-2-oxo-3s-acylamino azetidinone]disulfides are prepared by reacting the corresponding 7.alpha.-acylamino-2.alpha.-alkoxy-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylates first with either phenylsulfenyl chloride or a monosubstituted-phenylsulfenyl chloride where the substituent is either chloro, methoxy, methyl or acetoxy. The disulfide compounds produced in this invention are intermediates in the synthesis of the 7.beta.-acylamino-7.alpha.-alkoxy-3-methyl 1-oxa .beta.-lactam acids, a class of antibiotic compounds.

Abstract: 4R, 4'R bis [1-(2-N-3-methyl-4-al-Z-but-2-ene-oate)-2-oxo-3S-acylamino azetidine]disulfide compounds are prepared by reacting the corresponding 7.alpha.-acylamino-2.alpha.-alkoxy-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylates first with an N-chloro halogenating agent, e.g., N-chlorosuccinimide, then with an aqueous suspension of mercury dichloride and cadmium carbonate. The disulfide compounds produced in this invention are intermediates in the synthesis of the biologically active 7.beta.-acyl-amino-7.alpha.-alkoxy-3-methyl 1-oxa .beta.-lactam antibiotic compounds.

Abstract: Apramycin derivatives substituted at the 6"-position with a variety of substituents are claimed as broad spectrum antibiotics. Also claimed are starting materials and intermediates in the synthesis of the above apramycin derivatives.