Effects of positional and geometrical isomerism on the biological activity of some novel oxazolidinones

Some novel oxazolidinone derivatives have been synthesized and tested for antibacterial activity. Compound 13 was found to be active against Gram-positive pathogens whereas compound 14 was less active. Either less active or inactive molecules were obtained, when benzotriazole was replaced with benzimidazole, benzthiazole, or benzoxazole. However, thioacetamide analogue of 13 produced a potent molecule similar to linezolid in vitro.