Beta-lactam containing compounds, their preparation and use.

摘要

beta -Lactam compounds of formula (I):
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and salts and esters thereof; wherein
R<3> is hydrogen or an organic radical;
n is zero or 1;
R<4> and R<5> are hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl;
X is optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene;
Y is optionally substituted amino;
are useful for treatment of bacterial infections. Processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also claimed.