Term Name: primaquine
Synonyms: 6-Methoxy-8-(4-amino-1-methylbutylamino)quinoline, 8-((4-Amino-1-methylbutyl)amino)-6-methoxyquinoline, 8-(4-Amino-1-methylbutylamino)-6-methoxyquinoline, N(4)-(6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl)pentane-1,4-diamine, Neo-Quipenyl, Primachin, Primachinum, Primaquin, primaquina, primaquine, primaquinum
Definition: An N-substituted diamine that is pentane-1,4-diamine substituted by a 6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl group at the N(4) position. It is a drug used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:8405]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aminoquinoline aromatic ether N-substituted diamine
has_role: antimalarial