Synthesis and biological evaluation of a 4-fluoromethyl monobactam analog

The synthesis and in vitro antibacterial activity of (+/-)(cis)-3-[2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-(Z)-2-methoxyiminoacetamido]- 4-fluoromethyl-2-oxo-1-azetidinesulfonic acid, potassium salt are presented.