Glutarimide
Glutarimide is a chemical compound featuring a piperidine ring with two ketones attached next to the nitrogen. It is a structural component of cycloheximide, a very potent inhibitor of protein synthesis.[2]
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Piperidine-2,6-dione | |
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2,6-Diketopiperidine | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.013.038 |
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C5H7NO2 | |
Molar mass | 113.11 g/mol |
Melting point | 155-157 °C[1] |
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See also
References
- Glutarimide - Sigma-Aldrich
- Hugh D. Sisler, Malcolm R. Siegel; Cycloheximide and Other Glutarimide Antibiotics; Mechanism of Action pp 283-307
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