Term Name: | sulfanegen |
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Synonyms: | 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid |
Definition: | A member of the class of dithianes that is 1,4-dithiane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 have been replaced by hydroxy groups. Sulfanegen is a prodrug for 3-mercaptopyruvic acid and is an experimental antidote for cyanide poisoning. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:138170] ( EBI ) |