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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2003
Takehiko Sawabe, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Kazuhiro Aihara, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Kunio Atsumi, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Keiichi Ajito, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Takehiko Sawabe, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Kazuhiro Aihara, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Kunio Atsumi, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Keiichi Ajito, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein R represents a group that is easily removable upon hydrolysis in vivo. This compound is usable in the production of prodrug-type carbapenem antibacterial agents for oral administration. The use of this compound in the process of production of the antibacterial agents can realize enhanced production efficiency and reduced production cost.