An 83.5% yield of 6-chloro-9-[2-(2'-hydroxyethylamino)-ethylamino]-2-methoxyacridine dihydrochloride was isolated; after crystallization from water the yellow microcrystalline solid melted 289-292'dec. This compound (" Neo-acranil") has been tested for antibacterial activity. 2 Anal. Calcd. for CI~ HZOCIN:, O.~ HC~: base, 82.6; HCl, 17.4; C1 (total), 25.4. Found3p4: base: 82.3; HCl, 17.7; C1 (total), 25.2.
