摘要 |
N-[1-(alkyl or arylmethyl)-4(1H)-pyridinylidine]-alkanamine and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, for example, N-(1-octyl-4(1H)-pyridinylidine)octanamine monohydrochloride salt, which are useful as antimicrobial agents, especially on living tissues and nonliving surfaces and most especially against pathogenic dental microbes, and a process for preparation, methods of use and compositions thereof are disclosed. |