[Antifungal activity of 3,3'-diindolyl-2,2'-tetrasulfide]

The compound 3,3'-diindolyl-2,2'-tetrasulfide was studied for in vitro and in vivo fungistatic activity against various fungi causing human and plant diseases. The compound showed marked activity in vitro especially against dermatophytes and in the agrarian field against Botrytis cinerea. When the low phytotoxicity of the compound is taken into account, it is concluded that the compound has considerable potential as an anticryptogam.