Synthesis and antimicrobial properties of N-substituted derivatives of (E)-4-azachalcones.

Syntheses of 11 new N-bromoalkyl substituted bromides of (E)-4-azachalcone and N-o-(m- and p-) halobenzyl substituted halides of (E)-3'-hydroxy-4-azachalcone of antimicrobial activity are reported. Compounds 3d, 3e, 6b, 6c, and 6e reveal good antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis as well as moderate activity against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.