OBO ID: CHEBI:138170
Term Name: sulfanegen Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid
Definition: A member of the class of dithianes that is 1,4-dithiane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 have been replaced by hydroxy groups. Sulfanegen is a prodrug for 3-mercaptopyruvic acid and is an experimental antidote for cyanide poisoning.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available