| abstract |
Method for using a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens that affect humans, and comprising contacting the affected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. Volatile antimicrobial compounds include certain oxaborol compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Claim 6: The method according to claim 1, wherein the volatile antimicrobial compound has a structure of formula (1) or (2). Claim 20: The method according to claim 13, wherein the volatile antimicrobial compound has a structure of formula (3). |