Process for preparing 6-O-alkyl-9-oxime erythromycin B
 A process of preparing a 6-O-alkyl derivative of 9-oxime erythromycin B is provided. Intermediates used in the preparation of a 6-O-alkyl 9-oxime erythromycin B are also provided. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a 6-O-alkyl derivative of 9-oxime erythromycin B and the use of those compositions to treat bacterial infections are also provided. 
Abbott Laboratories
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A61P C07H
inventional inventional
Stephen H. Jih-Hua
Montgomery Liu