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Certain aminimides used to control bacteria and fungi

Assignee: Michigan State University
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Filing: 1974-04-29
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1994-04-29
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Abstract

Abstract A class of aminimides structurally characterizable as dipolar ions wherein a quaternary nitrogen atom is directly bonded to the nitrogen anion of a long chain fatty amide exhibit broad spectrum inhibitory activity against gram positive bacteria and fungi.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jon J. Kabara

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 23:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N37/00; A01N37/18; A01N37/28

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 51 words
A method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi which comprises applying to said organisms or their loci an antimicrobially effective amount of a compound of the formula ##EQU2## wherein R is a C 11 - C 17 straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group and R' is methyl, 2-hydroxyethyl or 2-hydroxypropyl.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 51 words
A method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi which comprises applying to said organisms or their loci an antimicrobially effective amount of a compound of the formula ##EQU2## wherein R is a C 11 - C 17 straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group and R' is methyl, 2-hydroxyethyl or 2-hydroxypropyl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said R' is methyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 12 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said R is tridecyl or pentadecyl.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said R' is 2-hydroxyethyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 12 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said R is tridecyl or pentadecyl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said R' is 2-hydroxypropyl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 12 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said R is tridecyl or pentadecyl.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3409646A Cited
US3485806A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-01-19 1979-07-21 1980-01-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-01-19 1983-07-21 1984-01-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-01-19 1987-07-21 1988-01-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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