Synthesis, characterisation and biocidal studies of some hydroxamic acids.

The synthesis and characterization of a series of hydroxamic acids derived from benzoylation or acylation of substituted aryl hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine hydrochloride are reported. Elemental analysis, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and IR spectral data of the compounds are discussed. All the compounds have been tested in vitro against a number of microorganisms in order to assess their antimicrobial properties.