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ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Tridecyloxy- or tetradecyloxy-propane derivatives of the formula: wherein R1 is tridecyl or tetradecyl, R2 is hydrogen or -CH3, and R3, R4 and R5 independently represent hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl, or represents a pyridinium, provided that when R1 is tetradecyl and R2 is hydrogen, then the moiety represents pyridinium and their salts, have inhibitor activity to multiplication of tumor cells and antimicrobial activity. A process for the prepar-ation of these compounds is also described. |