Antimicrobial activity of a series of halo-nitro compounds.
Sec-alpha-halo-nitro compounds are active antibacterial and antifungal agents, and the sec-bromo derivatives are the most active and stable.
D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D005658:Fungi / Q000187:drug effects*; D006846:Hydrocarbons, Halogenated / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009574:Nitro Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology*
D006846:Hydrocarbons, Halogenated; D009574:Nitro Compounds