Abstract: Semisynthetic antibiotics with improved therapeutic properties made from erythromycin are disclosed. Certain 4"-carbamates of erythromycin, its derivatives, and their salts and esters show superior in vitro antimicrobial activity and reduced gastrointestinal stimulation compared to the parent compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are erythromycin derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, aryl, alkene, aryl halide, alkylamino, hydroxyalkyl and furanyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have improved oral absorption, reduced effects on gastrointestinal motility, increased acid stability and longer serum half-lives.

Abstract: An erythromycin A derivative with high antimicrobial activity and improved pharmacokinetics is disclosed. 4"-Deoxyerythromycin A 11,12-carbonate and derivatives show superior in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity compared to erythromycin A, and when administered to animals has a serum half-life much prolonged over that of erythromycin A.

Abstract: A novel 6-O-methylerythromycin A derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof are disclosed. These compounds are useful as intermediates for preparation of 6-O-methylerythromycin A and useful as antibiotics.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for inducing contractile motility of the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals, comprising as active ingredient 8,9-anhydroerythromycin 6,9-hemiketals, anhydroerythromycins, derivatives thereof and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. The active compounds may be produced by chemical modification of erythromycin and exhibit no or little antimicrobial activity. By administering the present composition to humans and animals, contractile motility of the gastrointestinal tract similar to the motility occurring naturally under normal conditions may be effectively induced.

Abstract: For the synthesis of (8S)-8-fluoroerythromycins the corresponding 8,9-anhydroerythromycins 6,9-hemiketal are directly fluorinated with perchloryl fluoride.

Abstract: A method for the selective methylation of a hydroxy group at the 6-position of an erythromycin A derivative which comprises converting an erythromycin A derivative into an erythromycin A 9-oxime derivative, and reacting the resulting ethythromycin A 9-oxime derivative with an methylating agent.

Abstract: The erythromycin salt of 5-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropoxy)-.alpha.,.alpha., 4-trimethyl-3-cyclohesene-1-methanol acid is described.This salt shows a mucosecretolytic and fluidizing activity. There is further described a process for the preparation of said salt, as well as pharmaceutical compositions with mucosecretolytic and fluidizing action which contain the novel salt.

Abstract: Erythromycin A derivatives with high antimicrobial activity are disclosed. 14-hydroxyerythromycin A and derivatives show superior in vitro antimicrobial activity compared to the parent compounds.

Abstract: A method for the selective methylation of the hydroxy group at the 6-position of erythromycin A derivatives which comprises reacting a compound represented by the formula R-X (wherein R is a 2-alkenyl group, a benzyl group or a substituted benzyl group, and X is a halogen atom), reacting the resulting quaternary salt compound with a methylating agent, and then eliminating R groups of the resulting compound to give 6-O-methylerythromycin A 9-oxime, is disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel protected des-N-methylerythromycin derivative, in which 2', 3' and 9-positions are protected with new substituents that can provide stabler derivative and can be eliminated in a single reaction under neutral condition.

Abstract: Linear bi- or tri-enic fatty esters of erythromycin A have the formula ##STR1## wherein one of R and R' represents a linear bi- or tri-enic C.sub.18 acyl radical having an all cis (Z) stereochemical configuration and the other of R and R' represents hydrogen.

Abstract: Novel O-alkylsilyl derivatives of macrolide antibiotics are disclosed. These compounds have markedly superior taste properties when compared to the corresponding parent compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new antibiotic compound, acetyl erythromycin stearate having formula I ##STR1## The compound according to the invention is absorbed readily from the alimentary tract. Gastric acid does not convert the compound according to the invention to an uneffective form as is the case with some other erythromycin antibiotics. Absorbing is good also when the patient eats when taking the new medicine.The compound according to the invention is prepared by reacting erythromycin base with acetyl halide in an organic solvent in the presence of an acid acceptor. The stearate salt is prepared from the obtained ester without in between isolating the ester.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for asymmetrically donating an oxygen atom to a pair of electrons to produce an asymmetric product. Specifically, a metal alkoxide is used as a catalyst, where the metal has a coordination number of at least four, and at least one, usually two, of the alkoxide groups bonded to the metal are bonded to asymmetric carbon atoms. The metal catalyst is employed in conjunction with a hydroperoxide and an alkanol having a functionality with a pair of electrons capable of accepting an oxygen atom. The resulting product is enriched in one enantiomer due to the enantioselective introduction of an asymmetric center or an enhanced rate of reaction of one of the enantiomers of a chiral alkanol.

Abstract: (8S)-8-fluoroerythromycin derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or phenyl groupR' is hydrogen or methyl andR" is hydrogen or hydroxy,may be prepared by fluorination of the corresponding 8,9-anhydroerythromycin 6,9-hemiketals with perchloryl fluoride in the presence of a compound ROH in strictly anhydrous conditions.The new compounds as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable esters, salts and salt-esters may be employed as the active ingredients of pharmaceutical compositions for antibacterial use suitable for oral administration.

Abstract: New antibacterial agents from a neutral macrolide wherein the keto group of the beta-D-4,6-dideoxy-3-ketoallose unit is converted to the corresponding hydroxy, amino, methylamino and dimethylamino functions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the new erythromycin salt of the o-carbonyl(1-thiazolidinyl)-benzoic acid having the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents the monovalent cation of erythromycin. The new salt constitutes a novel antibiotic complex for the selective therapy of the respiratory tract.

Abstract: Antibacterial 4"-epi-9-deoxo-9a-methyl-9a-aza-9a-homoerythromycin A, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibacterially-effective amounts thereof, a method of treatment of bacterial infections with antibacterially effective amounts thereof, and intermediates for the synthesis thereof from erythromycin A.

Abstract: Certain novel 9-deoxo-4"-deoxy-4"-amino-9a-aza-9a-homoerythromycin A derivatives; a method of treating a bacterial infection in a mammalian subject using the novel erythromycin A derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel erythromycin A derivatives; and intermediates and processes for making the novel erythromycin A derivatives.

Abstract: Novel 23-demycinosyldesmycosin derivatives are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is oxygen or sulfur, R.sub.1 is optionally substituted phenyl or ##STR2## group, in which R.sub.3 is optionally substituted phenyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or hydroxyl. The compounds or non-toxic salts thereof are useful as antibiotics.

Abstract: Fluorinated derivatives of erythromycins A, B, C and D, having antibiotic activity, are prepared, starting from 8,9-anhydroerythromycin 6,9-hemiacetals or their N-oxides, through the reaction with a compound capable of generating electrophilic reactive fluorine, the resulting reaction product undergoing thereafter a reduction, possibly together with a methylation, to the corresponding (8S)-8-fluoroerythomycins.

Abstract: Certain novel 9-deoxo-4"-deoxy-4"-amino-9a-aza-9a-homoerythromycin A derivatives; a method of treating a bacterial infection in a mammalian subject using these novel erythromycin A derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel erythromycin A derivatives; and intermediates and processes for making the novel erythromycin A derivatives.

Abstract: Fermentation of a culture of Nocardia sp. ATCC 39043 produces an antibiotic complex comprising erythromycin D, 3",4"-di-O-acetylerythromcyin D, 3"-O-acetyl-4"-O-propionylerythromycin D and 4"-O-acetylerythromycin D. The components are separated and are each useful in vitro and in vivo as antibacterial agents. If erythromycin D is the desired product, the esters can be hydrolyzed prior to the separation of the erythromycin D.

Abstract: Novel erythromycin B derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are each hydrogen or methyl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are disclosed. They exhibit excellent in vivo antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.

Abstract: Antibacterial 9,11-deoxo-11beta,9a-(epoxyalkano)9a-aza-9a-homoerythromycin A compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibacterially-effective amounts thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the treatment of bacterial infections with antibacterially effective amounts thereof; and intermediates and processes therefor.

Abstract: Novel erythromycin A derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are disclosed. They exhibit excellent antibacterial activity against erythromycin resistant bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and Mycoplasma species.

Abstract: The thiolic salts of erythromycin and of the propionic ester of erythromycin with thenoyl alpha-mercaptopropionylglycine find therapeutical use in the cases in which erythromycin or its propionic ester are used and are generally endowed with very low toxicity and high hematic levels.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for asymmetrically donating an oxygen atom to a pair of electrons to produce an asymmetric product. Specifically, a metal alkoxide is used as a catalyst, where the metal has a coordination number of at least four, and at least one, usually two, of the alkoxide groups bonded to the metal are bonded to asymmetric carbon atoms. The metal catalyst is employed in conjunction with a hydroperoxide and an alkanol having a functionality with a pair of electrons capable of accepting an oxygen atom. The resulting product is enriched in one enantiomer due to the enantioselective introduction of an asymmetric center or an enhanced rate of reaction of one of the enantiomers of a chiral alkanol.

Abstract: Antibacterial 9-deoxo-9a-methyl-9a-aza-9a-homoerythromycin D, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibacterially-effective amounts thereof, a method of treatment of bacterial infections with antibacterially effective amounts thereof, and intermediates for the synthesis thereof from erythromycin D.

Abstract: Antibacterial 9-deoxo-9a-ethyl and propyl-9a-aza-9a-homoerythromycin A compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibacterially effective amounts thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the treatment of bacterial infections with antibacterially effective amounts thereof, and intermediates and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: From the fermentation carried, out with mutants blocked in the synthesis respectively of erythromycin and of oleandomycin, namely Streptomyces erythreus ATCC 31772 and Streptomyces antibioticus ATCC 31771, using as the substrate a derivative of erythronolide A, namely (8S)-8-fluoroerythronolide A, a derivative of erythronolide B, namely (8S)-8-fluoroerythronolide B, or a derivative of 3-O-mycarosyl-erythronolide B, namely 3-O-mycarosyl-(8S)-fluoroerythronolide B, the corresponding (8S)-8-fluoro derivatives of the erythromycins A, B, C and D, as well as 3-O-oleandrosyl-5-desosaminyl-(8S)-8-fluoroerythronolide A and 3-O-oleandrosyl-5-O-desosaminyl-(8S)-8-fluoroerythronolide B, all belonging to the class of the macrolide antibiotics are obtained.

Abstract: A process for the alkylation of the C.sub.3 " position of oleandomycin and antibacterial agents derived therefrom.

Abstract: The fermentation of a substrate selected among erythronolide B, erythronolide A and erythronolide A oxime with a novel mutant, Streptomyces antibioticus ATCC 31771, obtained from an industrial stock for the production of oleandomycin, said novel mutant being incapable of producing the same oleandomycin, permits novel macrolide antibiotics to be produced, having not only an activity range like that of erythromycin, but characterized by a greater stability in acidic environment, whereby for the administration of antibiotic it is no longer necessary to have recourse to esters and/or salts highly toxic for the organism.

Abstract: The reaction product of dimethyl diazomethylphosphonate with 4"-deoxy-4"-oxo-oleandomycin and erythromycin A derivatives as antibacterial agents, and intermediates leading thereto.

Abstract: The thiolic salts of erythromycin and of the propionic ester of erythromycin with thenoyl alpha-mercaptopropionylglycine find therapeutical use in the cases in which erythromycin or its propionic ester are used and are generally endowed with very low toxicity and high hematic levels.

Abstract: Antibacterial macrolides derived from 9-dihydro-11,12-O-isopropylidene-erythromycin A and 9-dihydro-11,12-O-isopropylidene-4"-epi-erythromycin A.

Abstract: 4"-Epi erythromycin A and 9-dihydro-4"-epi erythromycin A and derivatives thereof as useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The reaction product of dimethyl diazomethylphosphonate with 4"-deoxy-4"-oxo-oleandomycin and erythyromycin A derivatives as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Derivatives of oleandomycin, its 11-trimethylsilyl ether and 11-trimethylsilyl-2'-alkanoyl esters and processes for preparation thereof wherein the L-oleandrosyl moiety is modified at the 4"-position to provide derivatives thereof wherein said moiety has formula ##STR1## wherein A and B when taken together are .dbd.CHX wherein X is H, --CN, --COOR.sub.3, --SR.sub.3 ', --S(O)R.sub.3 ', --S(O).sub.2 R.sub.3 ' or ##STR2## A when taken individually is hydrogen; B when taken individually is --CHO or --CH.sub.2 Z wherein Z is hydrogen, --OR.sub.3, --COOR.sub.3, --SR.sub.3 ', --S(O)R.sub.3 ', --S(O).sub.2 R.sub.3 ', --CN or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, ##STR3## R.sub.3 ' is (C.sub.1-4)alkyl or ##STR4## R.sub.4 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl or (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or ##STR5## R.sub.6 is hydrogen, --COCH.sub.3, ##STR6## R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel erythromycin compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed. They exhibit excellent antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, acid stability and in vivo activity.