Abstract: Biologically active derivatives of benzamide and methods for preparation thereof are disclosed. These derivatives specifically have anti-fungal activity and are characterized by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is H or a saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical of 1-6 carbons; R' is a nitro group, a halogen, a saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical of 1-6 carbons, a cycloalkyl radical of 5 or 6 carbons, or a phenyl, benzyl, or naphthyl radical that is mono- or bis-substituted with a lower alkyl or alkoxy radical; X is H, a lower alkyl radical, or a halogen; and Y is O or S.

Abstract: The compound 4-cyclopropylmethyleneoxy-3-chlorophenylacetic acid and its non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts have activity as anti-inflammatory, antipiretic and analgesic agents. It is prepared by reacting a lower alkyl ester of 3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid with a cyclopropylmethylene halide and subsequently saponifying the ester obtained. The acid obtained is optionally salified to give corresponding non-toxic, inorganic or organic pharmaceutically acceptable salts.