IMIDAZOTHIAZOLE DERIVATIVE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

摘要

Disclosed are a compound represented by the formula (I) below, and a method for producing such a compound. In the formula (I) below, X represents a halogen atom and R<SUP>1</SUP> represents a -COR<SUP>2</SUP> group, wherein R<SUP>2</SUP> represents an OM group or a C<SUB>1-12</SUB> alkyloxy group, with M representing a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or a quaternary ammonium. By using this compound as a synthetic intermediate, a carbapenem derivative having excellent antibacterial activity can be efficiently and safely produced at low cost.