abstract |
Novel amino derivatives of mercaptopyridine-1-oxide inclusive of 2-acylamino- and 2-alkoxycarbonylamino-6-mercaptopyridine-1-oxides, disulfides thereof, and metal salts thereof having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressings, disinfectants, preservatives and the like. |