Figures & data
Figure 1. Chemical structures of bis(indole) alkaloids, I. , II isolated from Aspidosperma ramiflorum and III, IV from sponge Spongosorites sp., nifuroxazide (V) and nitrofuryl BIM (3q).
![Figure 1. Chemical structures of bis(indole) alkaloids, I. , II isolated from Aspidosperma ramiflorum and III, IV from sponge Spongosorites sp., nifuroxazide (V) and nitrofuryl BIM (3q).](/cms/asset/4249207b-1593-4d6e-a9d4-4658d81d56c5/ienz_a_329464_f0001_b.gif)
Table I. Al(OTf)3 catalysed synthesis of BIM derivatives (3a. –v) by the condensation of indole with various aldehydes.
Table II. Antibacterial activitya of BIMs expressed in zone of inhibition in millimetres.
Table III. Antifungal activity of BIMs expressed in zone of inhibition in millimetres.