Synthesis and antibacterial activity of 6-O-arylpropargyl-9-oxime-11,12-carbamate ketolides.

A series of novel 6-O-arylpropargyl-9-oxime-ketolides was synthesized and evaluated against various pathogens. These new compounds show promising in vitro antibacterial potency and in vivo efficacy against macrolide resistant strains.