The present invention describes compounds of formula (I) Wherein: R1 is selected from C1-C6 alkyl, CF3, Phenyl & 2-thienyl R2 is selected from C1-C6 alkyl, phenyl & CF3 R3 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, halo, NO2, NH2, haloalkyl R4 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, halo, NO2, NH2, haloalkyl R5 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, halo, NO2, NH2, haloalkyl R6 is selected from H, —(CH2)nC(O)OR7 & C(O)C6H4—R7 R7 is selected from C1-C6 alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted by 1-3 substituents selected from CF3, NO2 and halo. n is 0-6 These compounds have been identified as novel anticancer agents.