1969 Volume 22 Issue 3 Pages 100-105
A variety of cirramycin derivatives has been prepared by modifying the hydroxyl groups, aldehyde function, dimethylamino group of mycaminose or the conjugated carbonyl system of the cirramycin A1 molecule. Among the derivatives evaluated, disuccinylcirramycin A1 (III) was found to possess some improved biological properties with respect to oral absorption, local tissue irritability as well as general toxicity.