Abstract
3-(1-Ethylamino-ethylidene)-1-methyl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione was obtained as an unexpected product in a three-step synthesis starting with o-nitrobenzoyl sarcosine, acetoacetanilide and ethylamine. The compound showed moderate antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli.
Funder
Bulgarian National Science Fund
Royal Society of Chemistry
Subject
Organic Chemistry,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Biochemistry