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pioglitazone

CHEBI:CHEBI_8228

Definition

A member of the class of thiazolidenediones that is 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione substituted by a benzyl group at position 5 which in turn is substituted by a 2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy group at position 4 of the phenyl ring. It exhibits hypoglycemic activity.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C19H20N2O3S
Molecular Mass
356.43978
Charge
0
SMILES
CCc1ccc(CCOc2ccc(CC3SC(=O)NC3=O)cc2)nc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H20N2O3S/c1-2-13-3-6-15(20-12-13)9-10-24-16-7-4-14(5-8-16)11-17-18(22)21-19(23)25-17/h3-8,12,17H,2,9-11H2,1H3,(H,21,22,23)
InChIKey
HYAFETHFCAUJAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-5-((4-(2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione
  • 5-{4-[2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]benzyl}-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione
  • pioglitazona
  • pioglitazone
  • Pioglitazone
  • pioglitazonum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
33738
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CHEBI:8228

Additional References

Wikipedia:Pioglitazone

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