Synthesis and biological properties of 1-methyl-2-[(4-aminophenyl)-sulfonyl-]amino-5-nitro imidazole.
The synthesis of 1-methyl-2-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl] amino-5-nitroimidazole 5 is described. The new sulfonamide 5 shows a good activity against aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Compound 5 is well absorbed in rats after oral administration but the plasma levels are inferior to those of sulfadiazine and sulfamethoxazole.