| abstract |
Sulfenamide oxide compounds of general formula (I) are disclosed wherein A, R1, R2, X1, X1’, X2, X2’, X3, X3’, X4, X4’, X5 and X5’ define a variety of variables and wherein q is 0 or 1 and p is 1 or 2. The compounds disclosed in the examples are galactofuranosyl and glucofuranosyl sulfenamide oxide compounds wherein the variable A is oxygen. Methods of synthesis of compounds of general formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them to treat patients suffering a microbial infection are also disclosed. |