Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of benzo[a]dihydrocarbazole and benzotetrahydrocyclohept[1,2-b]indole derivatives

Farmaco. 1996 Jan;51(1):75-8.

Abstract

A certain number of benzodihydrocarbazoles and benzotetrahydrocycloheptindoles were synthesized and tested for their antimicrobial activity. Compounds substituted on the nitrogen of the tetracyclic systems with a dimethylaminopropyl chain showed an antibacterial activity directed almost exclusively towards Gram-positive bacteria, while their N-unsubstituted analogs were completely inactive.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Carbazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Carbazoles / pharmacology
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Carbazoles
  • Indoles