Antimicrobial activity of allylic thiocyanates derived from the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction.
Braz J Microbiol
; 45(3): 807-12, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Bacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics has been recognized as a significant global health issue. In this study, we carried out the screening of a family of allylic thiocyanates for their action against a diversity of bacteria and fungi with a view to developing new antimicrobial agents. Allylic thiocyanates bearing halogenated aryl groups, which were readily obtained in two steps from the Morita-Baylis-Hillman adducts, showed moderate-to-high activity against selective pathogens, including a methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strain. In particular cases, methyl (Z)-3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(thiocyanomethyl)-2-propenoate exhibited antimicrobial activity comparable to the reference antibiotic Imipenem.
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Tiocianatos
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Bactérias
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Compostos Alílicos
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Fungos
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Anti-Infecciosos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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