Synthesis of substituted 2-ethoxycarbonyl- and 2-carboxyquinoxalin-3- ones for evaluation of antimicrobial and anticancer activity

A series of variously substituted quinoxalin-3-ones bearing an ethoxycarbonyl or carboxy group in the C-2 position has been prepared and their structures proved by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The obtained compounds were investigated in vitro for antimicrobial and anticancer activities. Preliminary results showed a moderate activity against a few strains of bacteria but no significant anticancer and anti-HIV activity.