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Proflavine

CHEBI:CHEBI_8452

Definition

An aminoacridine that is acridine that is substituted by amino groups at positions 3 and 6. A slow-acting bacteriostat that is effective against many Gram-positive bacteria (but ineffective against spores), its salts were formerly used for treatment of burns and infected wounds.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C13H11N3
Molecular Mass
209.24650
Charge
0
SMILES
Nc1ccc2cc3ccc(N)cc3nc2c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H11N3/c14-10-3-1-8-5-9-2-4-11(15)7-13(9)16-12(8)6-10/h1-7H,14-15H2
InChIKey
WDVSHHCDHLJJJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2,8-Diaminoacridine
  • 3,6-acridinediamine
  • acridine-3,6-diamine
  • Proflavin
  • proflavina
  • proflavine
  • proflavinum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
8723
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Wikipedia:Proflavine
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CHEBI:8452

Additional References

Wikipedia:Proflavine

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