Nineteen kinds of 3-(5-nitro-2-furyl) acrylamides were prepared by condensation of 3-(5-nitro-2-furyl) acryloyl chloride and alkylamines. Among these acid amides, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(5-nitro-2-furyl) acrylamide (XIX) showed a higher solubility in water and a strong antibacterial activity.
