Synthesis of Some 3-Aryl-2-(5-Chloro-3-Methylbenzofuran-2-yl)-1, 4- Quinoxalyl Methanes of Biological Interest

Some new series of benzofuran quinoxaline derivatives (12-16) were prepared from benzofuran analogues of dibromo chalcones (7-11) by treatment with orthophenylene diamine in dry toluene. These compounds were screened for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities.