1. An oral composition containing an antibacterial effective amount of a compound of formula (I): wherein R and R each independently are (C-C) alkyl or (C-C) alkenyl; orally acceptable carrier. 2. An oral composition according to claim 1, wherein the compound of formula (I) is: .3. An oral composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the compound of formula (I) is present in a concentration of from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight. An oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the compound of formula (I) is present in a concentration of from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight. The oral composition according to claim 1, wherein the compound of formula (I) is present in a concentration of from about 0.1% to about 2.5% by weight. The oral composition according to claim 1, further comprising an active agent selected from the group consisting of magnolol, tetrahydromagnolol, butylmagnolol, honokiol, tetrahydrochonokiol, triclosan, delmopinol, cetylpyridinium chloride, a source of zinc ions, a source of tin ions, antiperspirants from plant materials and a combination of two or more of the above. 7. An oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the oral care composition is selected from the group consisting of toothpaste, gel, mousse, powder, confectionery, a strip, an oral spray and a tooth elixir. The oral composition according to claim 1, wherein the oral composition is a toothpaste containing a component selected from the group consisting of a water-retaining agent, an abrasive agent, a source of1. Композиция для ухода за полостью рта, содержащая противобактериально эффективное количество соединения формулы (I):где Rи R, каждый независимо, представляет собой (C-C)алкил или (C-C)алкенил; иорально приемлемый носитель.2. Композиция для ухода за полостью рта по п. 1, где соединением формулы (I) является:.3. Композиция для ухода за полостью рта по п. 1 или 2, где соединение формулы (I) представлено в концентрации приблизительно от 0,001% до приблизител