The molecule is a synthetic "carba" analogue of cefaclor, with carbon replacing sulfur at position 1. Used to treat a wide range of infections caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It has a role as an antibacterial drug and an antimicrobial agent. It is a conjugate acid of a loracarbef anion. It is a tautomer of a loracarbef zwitterion.
(6R,7S)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3-chloro-8-oxo-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid