4-Amino-4-dehydroxy derivatives of efrotomycin and related compounds

摘要

Compounds of the efrotomycin class having a 4-hydroxy-2-pyridone terminal group are converted into 4-amino-4-dehydroxy compounds. The amino group may be substituted with various substituents. The processes for the preparation of such compounds are also disclosed. The amino derivatives have antimicrobial, and growth promotion properties and compositions for such uses are also disclosed.