Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some 2-(2-nitroethenyl)naphthofuran and -benzofuran derivatives

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/ardp.19833161008

Some 2-(2-nitroethenyl)naphthofuran and 2-(2-nitroethenyl)benzofuran derivatives were synthesized and tested in vitro for antimicrobial activity. Only 2-(2-nitroethenyl)naphtho[2,1-b]furan exhibits appreciable activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.