Synthesis, IR spectra, and antimicrobial activity of some bis-ammonium salts of N,N'-bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)methylamine

Abstract

Preparation of 2-bromoethyl alkanoates and alkenoates, N,N'-bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)methylamine (pentamethyldiethylenetriamine) and some of its bis-ammonium salts is described. IR spectra of the esters and ammonium salts have been interpreted. Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans for the bis-ammonium salts has been determined.