Composition, process and use

摘要

A compound of the general formula <IMAGE> or a salt or complex thereof, in which X, Y and Z are all optionally substituted carbon atoms and R is hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or acyl or -COOR7 and R7 is hydrocarbyl has anti-microbial properties. Particular examples are compounds in which X is -CH2- or -C(CH3)2- and Y and Z are both -CH2- or X is is -CH2- and Y and Z are carbon atoms of a benzene ring. The zinc complexes have useful properties.