Antimicrobial diphenyl ketones

Abstract

Abstract Antimicrobial diphenyl ketones Title cpds. of formula (I) (where X is H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, phenyl-alkyl, -(CnH2nO)m-Cn-H2n-Y or -OC-R, Y is OH or halogen, m is a number >=1, n is 2 or 3 and R is alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl haloalkyl, phenyl or phenylalkyl) are used for combatting injurious microorganisms other than in the textile industry. They are active against gram-positive and negative bacteria and have the advantage of being odourless. They may be used as preservatives and disinfectants, and in plant-protection and agriculture; when combined with washing agents or surfactants they give washing or cleansing agents with excellent antibacterial and antimycotic activity.

Inventors

• 👤 Max Dr Duennenberger
• 👤 Max Dr Schellenbaum

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