Term Name: pentamidine
Synonyms: 1,5-bis(4-amidinophenoxy)pentane, 4,4'-(1,5-pentanediylbis(oxy))bis-benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-(pentamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine, 4,4'-[pentane-1,5-diylbis(oxy)]dibenzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-Diamidinodiphenoxypentane, p,p'-(pentamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine, pentamidin, pentamidine
Definition: A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups. A trypanocidal drug that is used for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:45081]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether carboxamidine diether
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antifungal agent calmodulin antagonist chemokine receptor 5 antagonist EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor NMDA receptor antagonist S100 calcium-binding protein B inhibitor trypanocidal drug xenobiotic
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of: pentamidinium(2+)
is_conjugate_base_of: pentamidinium(2+)