Deferiprone is 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.
Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII 2BTY8KH53L · registered name DEFERIPRONE · single chemical substance
Deferiprone is 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. It has a role as an iron chelator and a protective agent.
Source: PubChem
Deferiprone is the organic compound that conforms to the formula.
Cosmetic roles
Binds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING
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Names & identifiers
DEFERIPRONEINCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 30652-11-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID6040666
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID4020666
- IUPAC
- 3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4(1H)-one
- Molecular formula
- C7H9NO2
- Molecular weight
- 139.154 g/mol
Related literature
- Antibiofilm activity of promethazine, deferiprone and Manuka honey in an ex vivo wound model. · 2023
- Deferiprone Stimulates Aged Dermal Fibroblasts Via HIF-1α Modulation. · 2020
- Chelation of Thallium (III) in Rats Using Combined Deferasirox and Deferiprone Therapy · 2015
- Wound healing by topical application of antioxidant iron chelators: kojic acid and deferiprone · 2012
- COMPARISON BETWEEN DEFEROXAMINE AND COMBINED THERAPY WITH DEFEROXAMINE AND DEFERIPRONE IN IRON OVERLOADED THALASSEMIA PATIENTS · 2010