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]

Glutarimide
Names
IUPAC name
Piperidine-2,6-dione
Other names
2,6-Diketopiperidine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.013.038
UNII
Properties
C5H7NO2
Molar mass 113.11 g/mol
Melting point 155-157 °C[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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See also

References

  1. Glutarimide - Sigma-Aldrich
  2. Hugh D. Sisler, Malcolm R. Siegel; Cycloheximide and Other Glutarimide Antibiotics; Mechanism of Action pp 283-307
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