Abstract
New anacardic acid derivatives (5a -5s) were prepared from commercially available anacardic acid and tested for Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Most compounds were found to be active compared to ampicillin drug.
Keywords: Ampicillin, Anacardic acid derivatives, Antibacterial activity, Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, Ozonolysis, Synthesis, staphylococci, beta-lactam antibiotics, Vancomycin, Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), nonisoprenoid, Pseudomonas arzenous, MRSA, anti-bacterial activity, IR spectra