A series of novel 1H-dibenzo [a, c] carbazole derivatives were synthesized in good yield through reaction of methyl 7-oxo-dehydroabietate with a variety of substituted phenylhydrazines. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, MS spectral studies and elemental analysis. All compounds were investigated for their activity against four bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, ...
