RESUMEN
A series of novel hybrids based on benzofuroxan derivatives and fluoroquinolones (4a-d-6a-d) have been synthesized. Unexpectedly, the reactions have resulted in salt products formation during the hydrolysis of benzofuroxans by water molecules being present in the solvent instead of usual substitution products. All the compounds have been screened for antimicrobial and toxic activities. All resulting compounds retain high activity characteristic for fluoroquinolones. Many of the salts based on benzofuroxans and fluoroquinolones have higher activity than starting fluoroquinolones against Bacillus cereus 8035. Among the screened compounds, the compound 4d has shown the best antibacterial activity against B. cereus 8035, 8 times higher than the original Lomefloxacin (MBC value 1.5 µg/mL).
