Novel endoperoxides: Synthesis and activity against 'Candida' species

Abstract

Fifteen new endoperoxides have been synthesised and tested for activity against pathogenic 'Candida' species. These endoperoxides can be prepared in high yields, in one to three steps, from inexpensive starting materials. Despite chemical and structural similarities, their inhibitory activity against 'Candida' growth varied greatly from one endoperoxide to another, and one species to another. This study of susceptibility to endoperoxide compounds presented here may lead to the development of potent new antifungal agents.