[Effect of new quaternary imino compounds against selected bacterial and fungal strains. 11. Synthesis of 1-methyl- and 1-ethyl-3-(n-alkoxymethyl)imidazolium chlorides].

Syntheses and antibacterial activity of the imidazolium compounds are described. Syntheses of the imidazolium chlorides were performed by reaction of 1-alkylimidazole with chloromethylalkyl ether. Antibacterial properties of obtained compounds was tested on 13 strains of bacteria and fungi. Chlorides with n-dodecaoxymethyl radical indicated the best antibacterial activity.