Several Baylis-Hillman adducts and their derivatives were synthesized and e
valuated as targeted potential anti-malarials, The compounds 4, 7 and 9 wer
e found to have highest potency against P. falciparum in vitro. The in vivo
test result of compound 4 and 9 against P. berghei demonstrated activity a
t 80 mg/Kg dose level. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.