Term Name: nitisinone
Synonyms: 2-(alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-2-nitro-p-tuluoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-[2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]cyclohexane-1,3-dione, nitisinona, nitisinone, nitisinonum, Orfadin
Definition: A cyclohexanone that is cyclohexane-1,3-dione substituted at position 2 by a 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl group. It is used in the treatment of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:50378]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: (trifluoromethyl)benzenes C-nitro compound cyclohexanones mesotrione
has_role: EC 1.13.11.27 (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase) inhibitor