Indenes
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A family of fused-ring hydrocarbons isolated from coal tar that act as intermediates in various chemical reactions and are used in the production of coumarone-indene resins. |
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aromatic hydrocarbons |
Indenes Categories.
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Indans - Aryl CYCLOPENTANES that are a reduced (protonated) form of INDENES. |
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Sulindac - A sulfinylindene derivative prodrug whose sulfinyl moiety is converted in vivo to an active NSAID analgesic. Specifically, the prodrug is converted by liver enzymes to a sulfide which is excreted in the bile and then reabsorbed from the intestine. This helps to maintain constant blood levels with reduced gastrointestinal side effects. |
Indenes Definitions and Terms
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