OBO ID: CHEBI:8452
Term Name: 3,6-diaminoacridine Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 2,8-Diaminoacridine
  • 3,6-acridinediamine
  • acridine-3,6-diamine
  • Proflavin
  • proflavina
  • proflavine
  • proflavinum
Definition: An aminoacridine that is acridine that is substituted by amino groups at positions 3 and 6. A slow-acting bacteriostat that is effective against many Gram-positive bacteria (but ineffective against spores), its salts were formerly used for treatment of burns and infected wounds.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available