Synthesis and evaluation of anti-tubercular activity of 6-(4-substitutedpiperazin-1-yl) phenanthridine analogues

In this communication, we revealed three 6-(4-substitutedpiperazin-1-yl)phenanthridine derivatives as promising anti-tubercular agents against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv. Further, structure of compound 5k is substantiated by X-ray crystallographic study.