6-O-methyl erythromycin D and process for making
 An antibacterial compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is loweralkyl or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof, processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of the above compounds, as well as compositions containing the same and methods for their use. 
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Jih-Hua Joseph E.
Liu Celebuski