Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Anacardic Acid Derivatives

New anacardic acid derivatives (6a -6u) were prepared from commercially available anacardic acid and tested for Gram positive and Gram negative activities. Most compounds were found to be active compared to ampicillin. Keywords: Anacardic acid derivatives, Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, Antibacterial activity, Synthesis, Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria, Anacardium occidentale L., Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dialkylated anacardic acid, piperidine, Growth inhibition, Methanesulfonic acid, whatmann