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deferiprone

CHEBI:CHEBI_68554

Definition

A member of the class of 4-pyridones that is pyridin-4(1H)-one substituted at positions 1 and 2 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a hydroxy group. A lipid-soluble iron-chelator used for treatment of thalassaemia.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C7H9NO2
Molecular Mass
139.15190
Charge
0
SMILES
Cc1c(O)c(=O)ccn1C
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H9NO2/c1-5-7(10)6(9)3-4-8(5)2/h3-4,10H,1-2H3
InChIKey
TZXKOCQBRNJULO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one
  • 3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4(1H)-pyridone
  • 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4(1H)-one
  • deferiprone
  • Ferriprox

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
11645
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Deferiprone

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