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pyrithione

CHEBI:CHEBI_36578

Definition

A pyridinethione that is pyridine-2(1H)-thione in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is a Zn(2+) ionophore; the zinc salt is used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H5NOS
Molecular Mass
127.16400
Charge
0
SMILES
On1ccccc1=S
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H5NOS/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)8/h1-4,7H
InChIKey
YBBJKCMMCRQZMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione
  • 1-hydroxyl-1H-pyridine-2-thione
  • 1-hydroxypyridine-2-thione
  • 1-hydroxypyridine-2(1H)-thione
  • pyrithione

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
35100
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Reaxys:109936
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CHEBI:36578

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