Sulfenate Esters of Simple Phenols Exhibit Enhanced Activity against Biofilms
Danica J. Walsh, Tom Livinghouse, Greg M. Durling, Yenny Chase-Bayless, Adrienne D. Arnold, Philip S. Stewart
Abstract
was 3. This work demonstrates the possibilities of a new class of biofilm-targeting disinfectants deploying a sulfenate ester functional group to increase the antimicrobial potency toward microorganisms in biofilms.
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BiofilmEugenolStaphylococcus epidermidisPseudomonas aeruginosaCarvacrolChemistryThymolAntimicrobialPotencyMicrobiologyMinimum inhibitory concentrationDisinfectantBacteriaStaphylococcus aureusFood scienceIn vitroBiochemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyEssential oilGeneticsEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingAntimicrobial agents and applications