Anthracenes
| Definition: |
A group of compounds with three aromatic rings joined in linear arrangement. |
| Notes: |
X ref ANTHRONES: for two ketone groups use ANTHRAQUINONES |
| Also Called: |
Anthrones |
Anthracenes Categories.
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Anthralin - An anti-inflammatory anthracene derivative used for the treatment of DERMATOSES, especially PSORIASIS. It may cause folliculitis. |
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Benzanthracenes - Generally, hydrocarbons in which a benzene and anthracene ring have a double bond in common. (Grant & Grant, Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) |
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Maprotiline - A bridged-ring tetracyclic antidepressant that is both mechanistically and functionally similar to the tricyclic antidepressants, including side effects associated with its use. |
Anthracenes Definitions and Terms
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