# Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activities of Some New Synthesized Imide and Schiff's Base Derivatives

Authors: Nermien M. Sabry; Eman M. Flefel; Mohamed A. Al-Omar; Abd El-Galil E. Amr
Journal: Journal of Chemistry
 (2013)

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## Abstract

A series of 2,6-bis(substituted thiazolopyrimi-dinyl) pyridine(2a,b) and corresponding Schiff's bases (3a–j) were synthesized from 2,6-bis-(3-amino-2-methyl-4-oxo-9-substituted-3,4-dihydropyrido-[30,20 : 4,5]-thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridines (1a,b) as starting materials. The compounds 1a,b were reacted with 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophthalic anhydride in glacial acetic acid to give the corresponding bis-imides (2a,b). But they are treated with aromatic aldehydes in refluxing ethanol to afford the Schiff’s base derivatives (3a–j). The antimicrobial screening showed that many of these newly synthesized compounds had good antimicrobial activities comparable to streptomycin and fusidic acid as positive controls. The detailed synthesis, spectroscopic data, and antimicrobial activities of the synthesized compounds were reported.


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## 1. Introduction

Antimicrobial agents reduce or completely block the growth and multiplication of bacteria and are helpful in the treatment of various infectious diseases like meningitis, malaria, tuberculosis, pneumonia, AIDS, and so forth. The compounds with the structure of –C=N- (azomethine group) are known as Schiff bases, which are usually synthesized from the condensation of primary amines and active carbonyl groups. Schiff bases derived from aromatic amines and aromatic aldehydes have a wide variety of applications in many fields, for example, biological, inorganic, and analytical chemistry [1–4]. In addition, Schiff bases and heterocyclic ring are important class of compounds in medicinal and pharmaceutical field [5–8]. Recently, in our previous work, Schiff bases show biological properties including antibacterial, antifungal antitumor, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory activities [9–18]. In view of these observations and in continuation of our previous work in heterocyclic chemistry, we synthesized some new heterocyclic imide and Schiff base derivatives containing pyridine, thiophene, and pyrimidine rings for the evaluation of antimicrobial activity compared to streptomycin and fusidic acid as positive controls.


## 2. Experimental

### 2.1. Chemistry

Melting points were determined on open glass capillaries using an Electrothermal IA 9000 SERIES digital melting point apparatus and are uncorrected. Analytical data were obtained from the Microanalytical Unit, Cairo University, Egypt. IR (KBr) spectra were recorded on a FT IR-8201 PC spectrophotometer.1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectra were determined on Jeol FTGNM-EX 270, 270 MHz with DMSO-d6 as the solvent. Mass spectra were recorded on a Finnigan SSQ 7000 spectrometer using EI and run at 70 eV.


### 2.2. Synthesis of 2,6-Bis(2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(tetrachloro-phthalimido)-9-Aryl-3,4-dihydropyrido-[30,20:4,5]thieno-[3,2-d]pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridines(2a,b)

#### 2.2.1. General Procedure

A mixture of1a,b (1 mmol) and 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophthalic anhydride (0.56 g, 2 mmol) was refluxed in glacial acetic acid (30 mL) for 6 h. The reaction mixture was cooled, and the obtained product was collected by filtration, dried, and crystallized from DMF/H2O to give the title products 2a,b, respectively.2a. Yield (66%), m.p. > 300°C. IR (KBr): 3135, 1682, 1600 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.35 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 6.80–7.60 (m, 10H, Ar-H), 8.00–8.20 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.40 (s, 2H, 2C-5′-H); 13C NMR δ: 19.55, 120.85, 122.02, 126.58, 127.25, 128.65, 129.08, 129.12, 133.24, 137.75, 137.85, 137.95, 138.05, 145.15, 149.45, 154.65, 155.35, 155.66, 164.76, 165.18, 166.74; MS (EI): m/z 1227; C53H21Cl8N9O6S2 (1227.54): calcd. C 51.86%, H 1.72%, Cl 23.10%, N 10.27%, S 5.22%; found C 51.79%, H 1.66%, Cl 23.04%, N 10.22%, S 5.16%.2b. Yield (56%), m.p. > 300°C. IR (KBr): 3125, 1679, 1604 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.20 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.25–7.75 (m, 6H, thiophene-H), 8.05–8.25 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.45 (s, 2H, 2C-5′-H); 13C NMR δ: 19.56, 121.05, 122.15, 125.05, 126.60, 126.98, 127.18, 128.60, 133.18, 137.80, 137.88, 138.02, 138.15, 145.25, 145.68, 154.48, 155.38, 155.42, 164.72, 165.10, 166.68; MS (EI): m/z 1239; C49H17Cl8N9O6S4 (1239.60): calcd. C 47.48%, H 1.38%, Cl 22.88%, N 10.17%, S 10.35%; found C 47.42%, H 1.33%, Cl 22.84%, N 10.12%, S 10.30%.


### 2.3. Synthesis of 2,6-Bis(2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(substituted phenyl methylidene)amino)-9-substituted-3,4-dihydropyrido-[30,20:4,5]thieno [3,2-d]pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridines(3a–j)

#### 2.3.1. General Procedure

A mixture of1a,b (1 mmol) and aromatic aldehydes, namely, benzaldehyde, 4-fluoro-, 4-chloro-, 4-methyl-, or 4-methoxy-, benzaldehyde (2 mmol) in absolute ethanol (25 mL) with a few drops piperidine was refluxed for 6 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, poured onto water, and the obtained solid was filtered off, washed with water, dried, and crystallized from the proper solvent to give the corresponding Schiff bases (3a–j), respectively.3a. Yield (62%), m.p. 265–267°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3105, 1680, 1605 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.18 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.12–7.62 (m, 20H, 4 Ph-H), 7.98–8.15 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.42 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.98, 121.08, 121.88, 126.44, 127.22, 128.65, 129.01, 129.14, 129.15, 130.75, 133.78, 137.76, 137.82, 137.95, 142.85, 145.25, 149.40, 154.62, 155.42, 155.72, 165.26, 166.70; MS (EI): m/z 868; C51H33N9O2S2 (867.99): calcd. C 70.57%, H 3.83%, N 14.52%, S 7.39%; found C 70.52%, H 3.78%, N 14.47%, S 7.33%.3b. Yield (72%), m.p. > 300°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3110, 1682, 1608 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.98 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.12–7.65 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.05–8.23 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.56 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.18, 121.14, 121.92, 126.36, 127.28, 129.01, 129.12, 129.24, 130.45, 131.85, 136.24, 137.78, 137.84, 137.96, 142.76, 145.15, 149.35, 154.60, 155.48, 155.75, 165.12, 166.68; MS (EI): m/z 937; C51H31Cl2N9O2S2 (936.88): C 65.38%, H 3.34%, Cl 7.57%, N 13.46%, S 6.85%; found C 65.32%, H 3.30%, Cl 7.52%, N 13.40%, S 6.80%.3c. Yield (70%), m.p. 214–216°C (EtOH/ether). IR (KBr): 3108, 1678, 1615 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.98 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.06–7.66 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.10–8.18 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.62 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.78 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.06, 115.66, 121.16, 121.96, 126.40, 127.32, 129.12, 129.14, 129.21, 130.25, 137.80, 137.84, 137.95, 142.84, 145.22, 149.38, 154.61, 155.52, 155.68, 164.88, 165.16, 166.60; MS (EI): m/z 904; C51H31F2N9O2S2 (903.98): calcd. C 67.76%, H 3.46%, N 13.95%, S 7.09%; found C 67.70%, H 3.40%, N 13.89%, S 7.02%.3d. Yield (65%), m.p. 273–275°C (AcOH/H2O). IR (KBr): 3112, 1680, 1612 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.82, 2.25 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.12–7.58 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 7.98–8.22 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.68 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.86, 23.98, 121.09, 127.54, 128.68, 121.94, 126.55, 129.00, 129.45, 129.65, 130.56, 137.78, 137.86, 137.98, 140.62, 142.64, 145.32, 149.44, 154.62, 155.54, 155.84, 165.24, 167.05; MS (EI): m/z 896; C53H37N9O2S2 (896.05): C 71.04%, H 4.16%, N 14.07%, S 7.16%; found C 71.00%, H 4.11%, N 14.00%, S 7.12%.3e. Yield (65%), m.p. 286–288°C (MeOH/H2O). IR (KBr): 3118, 1679, 1610 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88, 3.72 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 6.85–7.62 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.01–8.24 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.04, 55.84, 114.12, 121.16, 121.86, 125.78, 126.42, 127.24, 129.12, 129.45, 129.88, 137.68, 137.84, 137.95, 142.82, 145.32, 149.38, 154.56, 155.50, 155.78, 162.98, 165.26, 166.74; MS (EI): m/z 928; C53H37N9O4S2 (928.05): C 68.59%, H 4.02%, N 13.58%, S 6.91%; found C 68.53%, H 3.98%, N 13.52%, S 6.86%.3f. Yield (72%), m.p. 290–292°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3118, 1682, 1608 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.14–7.65 (m, 16H, Ar-H), 8.02–8.24 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.56 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.72 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.10, 121.32, 121.95, 125.15, 126.65, 127.23, 128.02, 128.60, 129.12, 131.10, 133.82, 137.84, 137.98, 138.04, 142.83, 145.14, 149.35, 154.68, 155.44, 155.76, 165.18, 166.66; MS (EI): m/z 880; C47H29N9O2S4 (880.05): C 64.14%, H 3.32%, N 14.32%, S 14.57%; found C 64.10%, H 3.28%, N 14.27%, S 14.52%.3g. Yield (68%), m.p. 265–267°C (AcOH). IR (KBr): 3116, 1685, 1614 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.92 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.23–7.72 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.10–8.26 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.62 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.00, 121.24, 121.94, 124.98, 126.42, 127.33, 128.12, 128.95, 130.50, 131.86, 136.32, 137.82, 137.90, 138.30, 142.68, 145.18, 149.38, 154.64, 155.52, 155.70, 165.16, 166.76; MS (EI): m/z 949; C47H27Cl2N9O2S4 (948.94): C 59.49%, H 2.87%, Cl 7.47%, N 13.28%, S 13.52%; found C 59.43%, H 2.82%, Cl 7.43%, N 13.24%, S 13.48%.3h. Yield (70%), m.p. 266–268°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 31109, 1682, 1615 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.96 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 6.97–7.65 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.08–8.32 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.72 (s, 2H, 2CH=N);13C NMR δ: 20.06, 115.55, 121.35, 121.90, 125.25, 126.36, 127.28, 127.97, 129.22, 130.34, 137.82, 137.92, 137.98, 142.88, 145.32, 149.44, 154.65, 155.56, 155.74, 164.79, 165.25, 166.58; MS (EI): m/z 916; C47H27F2N9O2S4 (916.03): C 61.62%, H 2.97%, N 13.76%, S 14.00%; found C 61.56%, H 2.92%, N 13.70%, S 13.96%.3i. Yield (58%), m.p. 248–250°C (dioxane). IR (KBr): 31105, 1680, 1613 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.96, 2.35 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.04–7.55 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 7.99–8.18 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.68 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.77, 24.12, 121.05, 122.12, 124.98, 126.64, 127.44, 128.14, 128.74, 129.08, 130.50, 137.86, 137.92, 138.10, 141.01, 142.75, 145.44, 149.32, 154.74, 155.65, 165.33, 167.12, 155.90; MS (EI): m/z 908; C49H33N9O2S4 (908.11): calcd. C 64.81%, H 3.66%, N 13.88%, S 14.12%; found C 64.75%, H 3.60%, N 13.82%, S 14.07%.3j. Yield (62%), m.p. 276–278°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3120, 1683, 1610 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88, 3.68 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.10–7.68 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.02–8.26 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.70 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.99, 54.98, 114.24, 121.06, 121.82, 125.05, 125.80, 126.36, 127.03, 128.11, 129.85, 137.80, 137.90, 138.13, 142.83, 145.30, 149.44, 154.62, 155.52, 155.84, 162.92, 165.21, 166.76; MS (EI): m/z 940; C49H33N9O4S4 (940.10): calcd. C 62.60%, H 3.54%, N 13.41%, S 13.64%; found C 62.55%, H 3.50%, N 13.36%, S 13.60%.


### 2.4. Antimicrobial Screening

#### 2.4.1. Media

The following media were used.(1)
PDA medium: this medium was used for fungi cultivation. It consists of 4 g dextrose/L potatoes extract.(2)
Czapek Dox medium: it consists of 10 g glucose, 2 g KNO3, 1 g K2HPO4, 0.5 g KCl, 0.5 g MgSO4, and 0.05 g ferrous sulphate/L distilled water. This medium is specialized for bacteria cultivation.(3)
Medium 3: it consists of 10 glucose, 5 g peptone, 3 yeast extract, and 3 Malt extract. It is used for yeast cultivation.


## 2.1. Chemistry

Melting points were determined on open glass capillaries using an Electrothermal IA 9000 SERIES digital melting point apparatus and are uncorrected. Analytical data were obtained from the Microanalytical Unit, Cairo University, Egypt. IR (KBr) spectra were recorded on a FT IR-8201 PC spectrophotometer.1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectra were determined on Jeol FTGNM-EX 270, 270 MHz with DMSO-d6 as the solvent. Mass spectra were recorded on a Finnigan SSQ 7000 spectrometer using EI and run at 70 eV.


## 2.2. Synthesis of 2,6-Bis(2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(tetrachloro-phthalimido)-9-Aryl-3,4-dihydropyrido-[30,20:4,5]thieno-[3,2-d]pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridines(2a,b)

### 2.2.1. General Procedure

A mixture of1a,b (1 mmol) and 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophthalic anhydride (0.56 g, 2 mmol) was refluxed in glacial acetic acid (30 mL) for 6 h. The reaction mixture was cooled, and the obtained product was collected by filtration, dried, and crystallized from DMF/H2O to give the title products 2a,b, respectively.2a. Yield (66%), m.p. > 300°C. IR (KBr): 3135, 1682, 1600 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.35 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 6.80–7.60 (m, 10H, Ar-H), 8.00–8.20 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.40 (s, 2H, 2C-5′-H); 13C NMR δ: 19.55, 120.85, 122.02, 126.58, 127.25, 128.65, 129.08, 129.12, 133.24, 137.75, 137.85, 137.95, 138.05, 145.15, 149.45, 154.65, 155.35, 155.66, 164.76, 165.18, 166.74; MS (EI): m/z 1227; C53H21Cl8N9O6S2 (1227.54): calcd. C 51.86%, H 1.72%, Cl 23.10%, N 10.27%, S 5.22%; found C 51.79%, H 1.66%, Cl 23.04%, N 10.22%, S 5.16%.2b. Yield (56%), m.p. > 300°C. IR (KBr): 3125, 1679, 1604 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.20 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.25–7.75 (m, 6H, thiophene-H), 8.05–8.25 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.45 (s, 2H, 2C-5′-H); 13C NMR δ: 19.56, 121.05, 122.15, 125.05, 126.60, 126.98, 127.18, 128.60, 133.18, 137.80, 137.88, 138.02, 138.15, 145.25, 145.68, 154.48, 155.38, 155.42, 164.72, 165.10, 166.68; MS (EI): m/z 1239; C49H17Cl8N9O6S4 (1239.60): calcd. C 47.48%, H 1.38%, Cl 22.88%, N 10.17%, S 10.35%; found C 47.42%, H 1.33%, Cl 22.84%, N 10.12%, S 10.30%.


## 2.2.1. General Procedure

A mixture of1a,b (1 mmol) and 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophthalic anhydride (0.56 g, 2 mmol) was refluxed in glacial acetic acid (30 mL) for 6 h. The reaction mixture was cooled, and the obtained product was collected by filtration, dried, and crystallized from DMF/H2O to give the title products 2a,b, respectively.2a. Yield (66%), m.p. > 300°C. IR (KBr): 3135, 1682, 1600 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.35 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 6.80–7.60 (m, 10H, Ar-H), 8.00–8.20 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.40 (s, 2H, 2C-5′-H); 13C NMR δ: 19.55, 120.85, 122.02, 126.58, 127.25, 128.65, 129.08, 129.12, 133.24, 137.75, 137.85, 137.95, 138.05, 145.15, 149.45, 154.65, 155.35, 155.66, 164.76, 165.18, 166.74; MS (EI): m/z 1227; C53H21Cl8N9O6S2 (1227.54): calcd. C 51.86%, H 1.72%, Cl 23.10%, N 10.27%, S 5.22%; found C 51.79%, H 1.66%, Cl 23.04%, N 10.22%, S 5.16%.2b. Yield (56%), m.p. > 300°C. IR (KBr): 3125, 1679, 1604 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.20 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.25–7.75 (m, 6H, thiophene-H), 8.05–8.25 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.45 (s, 2H, 2C-5′-H); 13C NMR δ: 19.56, 121.05, 122.15, 125.05, 126.60, 126.98, 127.18, 128.60, 133.18, 137.80, 137.88, 138.02, 138.15, 145.25, 145.68, 154.48, 155.38, 155.42, 164.72, 165.10, 166.68; MS (EI): m/z 1239; C49H17Cl8N9O6S4 (1239.60): calcd. C 47.48%, H 1.38%, Cl 22.88%, N 10.17%, S 10.35%; found C 47.42%, H 1.33%, Cl 22.84%, N 10.12%, S 10.30%.


## 2.3. Synthesis of 2,6-Bis(2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(substituted phenyl methylidene)amino)-9-substituted-3,4-dihydropyrido-[30,20:4,5]thieno [3,2-d]pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridines(3a–j)

### 2.3.1. General Procedure

A mixture of1a,b (1 mmol) and aromatic aldehydes, namely, benzaldehyde, 4-fluoro-, 4-chloro-, 4-methyl-, or 4-methoxy-, benzaldehyde (2 mmol) in absolute ethanol (25 mL) with a few drops piperidine was refluxed for 6 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, poured onto water, and the obtained solid was filtered off, washed with water, dried, and crystallized from the proper solvent to give the corresponding Schiff bases (3a–j), respectively.3a. Yield (62%), m.p. 265–267°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3105, 1680, 1605 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.18 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.12–7.62 (m, 20H, 4 Ph-H), 7.98–8.15 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.42 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.98, 121.08, 121.88, 126.44, 127.22, 128.65, 129.01, 129.14, 129.15, 130.75, 133.78, 137.76, 137.82, 137.95, 142.85, 145.25, 149.40, 154.62, 155.42, 155.72, 165.26, 166.70; MS (EI): m/z 868; C51H33N9O2S2 (867.99): calcd. C 70.57%, H 3.83%, N 14.52%, S 7.39%; found C 70.52%, H 3.78%, N 14.47%, S 7.33%.3b. Yield (72%), m.p. > 300°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3110, 1682, 1608 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.98 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.12–7.65 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.05–8.23 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.56 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.18, 121.14, 121.92, 126.36, 127.28, 129.01, 129.12, 129.24, 130.45, 131.85, 136.24, 137.78, 137.84, 137.96, 142.76, 145.15, 149.35, 154.60, 155.48, 155.75, 165.12, 166.68; MS (EI): m/z 937; C51H31Cl2N9O2S2 (936.88): C 65.38%, H 3.34%, Cl 7.57%, N 13.46%, S 6.85%; found C 65.32%, H 3.30%, Cl 7.52%, N 13.40%, S 6.80%.3c. Yield (70%), m.p. 214–216°C (EtOH/ether). IR (KBr): 3108, 1678, 1615 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.98 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.06–7.66 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.10–8.18 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.62 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.78 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.06, 115.66, 121.16, 121.96, 126.40, 127.32, 129.12, 129.14, 129.21, 130.25, 137.80, 137.84, 137.95, 142.84, 145.22, 149.38, 154.61, 155.52, 155.68, 164.88, 165.16, 166.60; MS (EI): m/z 904; C51H31F2N9O2S2 (903.98): calcd. C 67.76%, H 3.46%, N 13.95%, S 7.09%; found C 67.70%, H 3.40%, N 13.89%, S 7.02%.3d. Yield (65%), m.p. 273–275°C (AcOH/H2O). IR (KBr): 3112, 1680, 1612 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.82, 2.25 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.12–7.58 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 7.98–8.22 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.68 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.86, 23.98, 121.09, 127.54, 128.68, 121.94, 126.55, 129.00, 129.45, 129.65, 130.56, 137.78, 137.86, 137.98, 140.62, 142.64, 145.32, 149.44, 154.62, 155.54, 155.84, 165.24, 167.05; MS (EI): m/z 896; C53H37N9O2S2 (896.05): C 71.04%, H 4.16%, N 14.07%, S 7.16%; found C 71.00%, H 4.11%, N 14.00%, S 7.12%.3e. Yield (65%), m.p. 286–288°C (MeOH/H2O). IR (KBr): 3118, 1679, 1610 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88, 3.72 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 6.85–7.62 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.01–8.24 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.04, 55.84, 114.12, 121.16, 121.86, 125.78, 126.42, 127.24, 129.12, 129.45, 129.88, 137.68, 137.84, 137.95, 142.82, 145.32, 149.38, 154.56, 155.50, 155.78, 162.98, 165.26, 166.74; MS (EI): m/z 928; C53H37N9O4S2 (928.05): C 68.59%, H 4.02%, N 13.58%, S 6.91%; found C 68.53%, H 3.98%, N 13.52%, S 6.86%.3f. Yield (72%), m.p. 290–292°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3118, 1682, 1608 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.14–7.65 (m, 16H, Ar-H), 8.02–8.24 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.56 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.72 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.10, 121.32, 121.95, 125.15, 126.65, 127.23, 128.02, 128.60, 129.12, 131.10, 133.82, 137.84, 137.98, 138.04, 142.83, 145.14, 149.35, 154.68, 155.44, 155.76, 165.18, 166.66; MS (EI): m/z 880; C47H29N9O2S4 (880.05): C 64.14%, H 3.32%, N 14.32%, S 14.57%; found C 64.10%, H 3.28%, N 14.27%, S 14.52%.3g. Yield (68%), m.p. 265–267°C (AcOH). IR (KBr): 3116, 1685, 1614 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.92 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.23–7.72 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.10–8.26 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.62 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.00, 121.24, 121.94, 124.98, 126.42, 127.33, 128.12, 128.95, 130.50, 131.86, 136.32, 137.82, 137.90, 138.30, 142.68, 145.18, 149.38, 154.64, 155.52, 155.70, 165.16, 166.76; MS (EI): m/z 949; C47H27Cl2N9O2S4 (948.94): C 59.49%, H 2.87%, Cl 7.47%, N 13.28%, S 13.52%; found C 59.43%, H 2.82%, Cl 7.43%, N 13.24%, S 13.48%.3h. Yield (70%), m.p. 266–268°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 31109, 1682, 1615 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.96 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 6.97–7.65 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.08–8.32 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.72 (s, 2H, 2CH=N);13C NMR δ: 20.06, 115.55, 121.35, 121.90, 125.25, 126.36, 127.28, 127.97, 129.22, 130.34, 137.82, 137.92, 137.98, 142.88, 145.32, 149.44, 154.65, 155.56, 155.74, 164.79, 165.25, 166.58; MS (EI): m/z 916; C47H27F2N9O2S4 (916.03): C 61.62%, H 2.97%, N 13.76%, S 14.00%; found C 61.56%, H 2.92%, N 13.70%, S 13.96%.3i. Yield (58%), m.p. 248–250°C (dioxane). IR (KBr): 31105, 1680, 1613 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.96, 2.35 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.04–7.55 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 7.99–8.18 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.68 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.77, 24.12, 121.05, 122.12, 124.98, 126.64, 127.44, 128.14, 128.74, 129.08, 130.50, 137.86, 137.92, 138.10, 141.01, 142.75, 145.44, 149.32, 154.74, 155.65, 165.33, 167.12, 155.90; MS (EI): m/z 908; C49H33N9O2S4 (908.11): calcd. C 64.81%, H 3.66%, N 13.88%, S 14.12%; found C 64.75%, H 3.60%, N 13.82%, S 14.07%.3j. Yield (62%), m.p. 276–278°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3120, 1683, 1610 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88, 3.68 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.10–7.68 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.02–8.26 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.70 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.99, 54.98, 114.24, 121.06, 121.82, 125.05, 125.80, 126.36, 127.03, 128.11, 129.85, 137.80, 137.90, 138.13, 142.83, 145.30, 149.44, 154.62, 155.52, 155.84, 162.92, 165.21, 166.76; MS (EI): m/z 940; C49H33N9O4S4 (940.10): calcd. C 62.60%, H 3.54%, N 13.41%, S 13.64%; found C 62.55%, H 3.50%, N 13.36%, S 13.60%.


## 2.3.1. General Procedure

A mixture of1a,b (1 mmol) and aromatic aldehydes, namely, benzaldehyde, 4-fluoro-, 4-chloro-, 4-methyl-, or 4-methoxy-, benzaldehyde (2 mmol) in absolute ethanol (25 mL) with a few drops piperidine was refluxed for 6 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, poured onto water, and the obtained solid was filtered off, washed with water, dried, and crystallized from the proper solvent to give the corresponding Schiff bases (3a–j), respectively.3a. Yield (62%), m.p. 265–267°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3105, 1680, 1605 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 2.18 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.12–7.62 (m, 20H, 4 Ph-H), 7.98–8.15 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.42 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.98, 121.08, 121.88, 126.44, 127.22, 128.65, 129.01, 129.14, 129.15, 130.75, 133.78, 137.76, 137.82, 137.95, 142.85, 145.25, 149.40, 154.62, 155.42, 155.72, 165.26, 166.70; MS (EI): m/z 868; C51H33N9O2S2 (867.99): calcd. C 70.57%, H 3.83%, N 14.52%, S 7.39%; found C 70.52%, H 3.78%, N 14.47%, S 7.33%.3b. Yield (72%), m.p. > 300°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3110, 1682, 1608 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.98 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.12–7.65 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.05–8.23 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.56 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.18, 121.14, 121.92, 126.36, 127.28, 129.01, 129.12, 129.24, 130.45, 131.85, 136.24, 137.78, 137.84, 137.96, 142.76, 145.15, 149.35, 154.60, 155.48, 155.75, 165.12, 166.68; MS (EI): m/z 937; C51H31Cl2N9O2S2 (936.88): C 65.38%, H 3.34%, Cl 7.57%, N 13.46%, S 6.85%; found C 65.32%, H 3.30%, Cl 7.52%, N 13.40%, S 6.80%.3c. Yield (70%), m.p. 214–216°C (EtOH/ether). IR (KBr): 3108, 1678, 1615 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.98 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.06–7.66 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.10–8.18 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.62 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.78 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.06, 115.66, 121.16, 121.96, 126.40, 127.32, 129.12, 129.14, 129.21, 130.25, 137.80, 137.84, 137.95, 142.84, 145.22, 149.38, 154.61, 155.52, 155.68, 164.88, 165.16, 166.60; MS (EI): m/z 904; C51H31F2N9O2S2 (903.98): calcd. C 67.76%, H 3.46%, N 13.95%, S 7.09%; found C 67.70%, H 3.40%, N 13.89%, S 7.02%.3d. Yield (65%), m.p. 273–275°C (AcOH/H2O). IR (KBr): 3112, 1680, 1612 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.82, 2.25 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.12–7.58 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 7.98–8.22 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.68 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.86, 23.98, 121.09, 127.54, 128.68, 121.94, 126.55, 129.00, 129.45, 129.65, 130.56, 137.78, 137.86, 137.98, 140.62, 142.64, 145.32, 149.44, 154.62, 155.54, 155.84, 165.24, 167.05; MS (EI): m/z 896; C53H37N9O2S2 (896.05): C 71.04%, H 4.16%, N 14.07%, S 7.16%; found C 71.00%, H 4.11%, N 14.00%, S 7.12%.3e. Yield (65%), m.p. 286–288°C (MeOH/H2O). IR (KBr): 3118, 1679, 1610 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88, 3.72 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 6.85–7.62 (m, 18H, 2 Ph-H), 8.01–8.24 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.04, 55.84, 114.12, 121.16, 121.86, 125.78, 126.42, 127.24, 129.12, 129.45, 129.88, 137.68, 137.84, 137.95, 142.82, 145.32, 149.38, 154.56, 155.50, 155.78, 162.98, 165.26, 166.74; MS (EI): m/z 928; C53H37N9O4S2 (928.05): C 68.59%, H 4.02%, N 13.58%, S 6.91%; found C 68.53%, H 3.98%, N 13.52%, S 6.86%.3f. Yield (72%), m.p. 290–292°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3118, 1682, 1608 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.14–7.65 (m, 16H, Ar-H), 8.02–8.24 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.56 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.72 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.10, 121.32, 121.95, 125.15, 126.65, 127.23, 128.02, 128.60, 129.12, 131.10, 133.82, 137.84, 137.98, 138.04, 142.83, 145.14, 149.35, 154.68, 155.44, 155.76, 165.18, 166.66; MS (EI): m/z 880; C47H29N9O2S4 (880.05): C 64.14%, H 3.32%, N 14.32%, S 14.57%; found C 64.10%, H 3.28%, N 14.27%, S 14.52%.3g. Yield (68%), m.p. 265–267°C (AcOH). IR (KBr): 3116, 1685, 1614 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.92 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 7.23–7.72 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.10–8.26 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.62 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.76 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 20.00, 121.24, 121.94, 124.98, 126.42, 127.33, 128.12, 128.95, 130.50, 131.86, 136.32, 137.82, 137.90, 138.30, 142.68, 145.18, 149.38, 154.64, 155.52, 155.70, 165.16, 166.76; MS (EI): m/z 949; C47H27Cl2N9O2S4 (948.94): C 59.49%, H 2.87%, Cl 7.47%, N 13.28%, S 13.52%; found C 59.43%, H 2.82%, Cl 7.43%, N 13.24%, S 13.48%.3h. Yield (70%), m.p. 266–268°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 31109, 1682, 1615 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.96 (s, 6H, 2CH3), 6.97–7.65 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.08–8.32 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.72 (s, 2H, 2CH=N);13C NMR δ: 20.06, 115.55, 121.35, 121.90, 125.25, 126.36, 127.28, 127.97, 129.22, 130.34, 137.82, 137.92, 137.98, 142.88, 145.32, 149.44, 154.65, 155.56, 155.74, 164.79, 165.25, 166.58; MS (EI): m/z 916; C47H27F2N9O2S4 (916.03): C 61.62%, H 2.97%, N 13.76%, S 14.00%; found C 61.56%, H 2.92%, N 13.70%, S 13.96%.3i. Yield (58%), m.p. 248–250°C (dioxane). IR (KBr): 31105, 1680, 1613 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.96, 2.35 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.04–7.55 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 7.99–8.18 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.68 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.75 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.77, 24.12, 121.05, 122.12, 124.98, 126.64, 127.44, 128.14, 128.74, 129.08, 130.50, 137.86, 137.92, 138.10, 141.01, 142.75, 145.44, 149.32, 154.74, 155.65, 165.33, 167.12, 155.90; MS (EI): m/z 908; C49H33N9O2S4 (908.11): calcd. C 64.81%, H 3.66%, N 13.88%, S 14.12%; found C 64.75%, H 3.60%, N 13.82%, S 14.07%.3j. Yield (62%), m.p. 276–278°C (DMF/H2O). IR (KBr): 3120, 1683, 1610 cm−1; 1H NMR δ: 1.88, 3.68 (2s, 12H, 4CH3), 7.10–7.68 (m, 14H, Ar-H), 8.02–8.26 (m, 3H, pyrid-H), 8.65 (s, 2C-5′-H), 8.70 (s, 2H, 2CH=N); 13C NMR δ: 19.99, 54.98, 114.24, 121.06, 121.82, 125.05, 125.80, 126.36, 127.03, 128.11, 129.85, 137.80, 137.90, 138.13, 142.83, 145.30, 149.44, 154.62, 155.52, 155.84, 162.92, 165.21, 166.76; MS (EI): m/z 940; C49H33N9O4S4 (940.10): calcd. C 62.60%, H 3.54%, N 13.41%, S 13.64%; found C 62.55%, H 3.50%, N 13.36%, S 13.60%.


## 2.4. Antimicrobial Screening

### 2.4.1. Media

The following media were used.(1)
PDA medium: this medium was used for fungi cultivation. It consists of 4 g dextrose/L potatoes extract.(2)
Czapek Dox medium: it consists of 10 g glucose, 2 g KNO3, 1 g K2HPO4, 0.5 g KCl, 0.5 g MgSO4, and 0.05 g ferrous sulphate/L distilled water. This medium is specialized for bacteria cultivation.(3)
Medium 3: it consists of 10 glucose, 5 g peptone, 3 yeast extract, and 3 Malt extract. It is used for yeast cultivation.


## 2.4.1. Media

The following media were used.(1)
PDA medium: this medium was used for fungi cultivation. It consists of 4 g dextrose/L potatoes extract.(2)
Czapek Dox medium: it consists of 10 g glucose, 2 g KNO3, 1 g K2HPO4, 0.5 g KCl, 0.5 g MgSO4, and 0.05 g ferrous sulphate/L distilled water. This medium is specialized for bacteria cultivation.(3)
Medium 3: it consists of 10 glucose, 5 g peptone, 3 yeast extract, and 3 Malt extract. It is used for yeast cultivation.


## 3. Results and Discussion

### 3.1. Chemistry

The synthetic route is given in Scheme1. 2,6-Bis(3-amino-2-methyl-4-oxo-9-substituted-3,4-dihydropyrido [30,20:4,5]thieno [3,2-d]-pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridine (1a,b)was synthesized as starting material according to the literature procedure [19]. The reaction of N-amino pyrimidine derivatives 1a,b with 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophthalic anhydride in glacial acetic acid afforded the corresponding bis-imide derivatives 2a,b, respectively. Condensation of 1a,b with aromatic aldehydes, namely, benzaldehyde, 4-fluoro-, 4-chloro-, 4-methyl-, or 4-methoxybenzaldehyde in refluxing ethanol containing a few drops of piperidine yielded the corresponding Schiff’s bases 3a–j, respectively. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometer techniques. The antimicrobial activities of the compounds 2a,b and 3a–j were evaluated against three bacterial and four fungal strains.Scheme 1
Synthetic routes of imides and Schiff bases.


### 3.2. Antimicrobial Activity

The antimicrobial activities of some synthesized compounds were determined by agar diffusion method as recommended by National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) [20]. The compounds were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against bacteria namely, Streptomyces sp., Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus lactis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas sp and antifungal activity against various fungi (Aspergillus  niger andPenicillium sp) and yeast (Candida albicansand Rhodotorula ingeniosa). The concentrations of the tested compounds (10 μg/mL) were used according to modified Kirby-Bauer’s disk diffusion method. The sterile discs were impregnated with 10 μg/disc of the tested compound. Each tested compound was performed in triplicate. The solvent DMSO was used as a negative control, and streptomycin/fusidic acid was used as stander calculated average diameters (for triplicates) of the zone of inhibition (in mm) for tested samples with that produced by the stander drugs. Four of the synthesized compounds 2b, 3c, 3h, and 3j exhibited potent antibacterial and antifungal bioactivity compared to the stander drugs. The other tested compounds were found to exhibit a moderate of low antibacterial activity (Table 1). On the other hand, when different concentrations of the compound that exhibited a moderate antibacterial activity 3f were used, this compound exhibited very good antibacterial activity at higher concentrations (3x and 4x) (Table 2), while the different concentrations of compounds 3c and 3g exhibited a very good antifungal activity (2x and 3x) (Table 3).Table 1
Antimicrobial activity of the newly synthesized compounds.
Mean of inhibition zone (mm)FungiBacteriaCompound numberStr. spGram −veGram +veR. i.C. a.Pen. spA. n.P. s.E. c.S. l.B. s.2a9109812111413142b1013101121202123233a1112131114131112123b1212101110799113c1716181722232423213d131212131113121093e121212111391414133f1210111120212021193g1314161611111212133h2221212012242223233i1012111113111012113j19201919111312109Streptomycin————2122212221Fusidic acid17171818—————R. i.: Rhodotorula ingeniosa,  C. a.:Candida albicans, Pen. sp:Penicillium sp, A. n.: Aspergillus Niger, Str. sp: Streptomyces sp., P. sp: Pseudomonas sp, E. c.: Escherichia coli, S. l.:Streptococcus lactis, B. s.:Bacillus subtilis.Table 2
Effect of different concentrations of compound3f showed moderate activity on bacterial growth.
Compound numberConcentration (μg)Inhibition zone (mm)Strep. spBacteriaGram −veGram +veB. sS. lE. cP. s.3f1x20212021192x24222223223x26242524254x2626272626Where x = 10μg.Table 3
Effect of different concentrations of compounds3c and 3g showed moderate activity on fungal growth.
Compound numberConcentration (μg)Inhibition zone (mm)FungiA. n.Pen. spCand. alb.R. I.3c1x171618172x171819193x192020214x202220213g1x131416162x151518173x181720204x20192021Where x = 10μg.


## 3.1. Chemistry

The synthetic route is given in Scheme1. 2,6-Bis(3-amino-2-methyl-4-oxo-9-substituted-3,4-dihydropyrido [30,20:4,5]thieno [3,2-d]-pyrimidin-7-yl)pyridine (1a,b)was synthesized as starting material according to the literature procedure [19]. The reaction of N-amino pyrimidine derivatives 1a,b with 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophthalic anhydride in glacial acetic acid afforded the corresponding bis-imide derivatives 2a,b, respectively. Condensation of 1a,b with aromatic aldehydes, namely, benzaldehyde, 4-fluoro-, 4-chloro-, 4-methyl-, or 4-methoxybenzaldehyde in refluxing ethanol containing a few drops of piperidine yielded the corresponding Schiff’s bases 3a–j, respectively. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometer techniques. The antimicrobial activities of the compounds 2a,b and 3a–j were evaluated against three bacterial and four fungal strains.Scheme 1
Synthetic routes of imides and Schiff bases.


## 3.2. Antimicrobial Activity

The antimicrobial activities of some synthesized compounds were determined by agar diffusion method as recommended by National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) [20]. The compounds were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against bacteria namely, Streptomyces sp., Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus lactis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas sp and antifungal activity against various fungi (Aspergillus  niger andPenicillium sp) and yeast (Candida albicansand Rhodotorula ingeniosa). The concentrations of the tested compounds (10 μg/mL) were used according to modified Kirby-Bauer’s disk diffusion method. The sterile discs were impregnated with 10 μg/disc of the tested compound. Each tested compound was performed in triplicate. The solvent DMSO was used as a negative control, and streptomycin/fusidic acid was used as stander calculated average diameters (for triplicates) of the zone of inhibition (in mm) for tested samples with that produced by the stander drugs. Four of the synthesized compounds 2b, 3c, 3h, and 3j exhibited potent antibacterial and antifungal bioactivity compared to the stander drugs. The other tested compounds were found to exhibit a moderate of low antibacterial activity (Table 1). On the other hand, when different concentrations of the compound that exhibited a moderate antibacterial activity 3f were used, this compound exhibited very good antibacterial activity at higher concentrations (3x and 4x) (Table 2), while the different concentrations of compounds 3c and 3g exhibited a very good antifungal activity (2x and 3x) (Table 3).Table 1
Antimicrobial activity of the newly synthesized compounds.
Mean of inhibition zone (mm)FungiBacteriaCompound numberStr. spGram −veGram +veR. i.C. a.Pen. spA. n.P. s.E. c.S. l.B. s.2a9109812111413142b1013101121202123233a1112131114131112123b1212101110799113c1716181722232423213d131212131113121093e121212111391414133f1210111120212021193g1314161611111212133h2221212012242223233i1012111113111012113j19201919111312109Streptomycin————2122212221Fusidic acid17171818—————R. i.: Rhodotorula ingeniosa,  C. a.:Candida albicans, Pen. sp:Penicillium sp, A. n.: Aspergillus Niger, Str. sp: Streptomyces sp., P. sp: Pseudomonas sp, E. c.: Escherichia coli, S. l.:Streptococcus lactis, B. s.:Bacillus subtilis.Table 2
Effect of different concentrations of compound3f showed moderate activity on bacterial growth.
Compound numberConcentration (μg)Inhibition zone (mm)Strep. spBacteriaGram −veGram +veB. sS. lE. cP. s.3f1x20212021192x24222223223x26242524254x2626272626Where x = 10μg.Table 3
Effect of different concentrations of compounds3c and 3g showed moderate activity on fungal growth.
Compound numberConcentration (μg)Inhibition zone (mm)FungiA. n.Pen. spCand. alb.R. I.3c1x171618172x171819193x192020214x202220213g1x131416162x151518173x181720204x20192021Where x = 10μg.


## 4. Conclusion

The synthesized compounds were tested for their antimicrobial activity against three microorganisms and the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the tested compounds were determined by the dilution method. The antimicrobial screening showed that many of these newly synthesized compounds have good antimicrobial activities2b, 3c, 3h,and 3j comparable to streptomycin and fusidic acid as positive standards. On the other hand, when different concentrations of the compound that exhibited a moderate antibacterial activity 3f were used, this compound exhibit very good antibacterial activity at higher concentrations (3x and 4x) (Table 2), while the different concentrations of compounds 3c and 3g exhibited a very good antifungal activity at 2x and 3x (Table 3).



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