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Naphthoquinones
Definition
: Naphthalene rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.
Other names
Naphthazarins; Naphthalenediones
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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lapachol [ 2-hydroxy-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-naphtho-quinone,NSC-11905,lapachol, sodium salt ]
RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
84-79-7
*Naphthoquinones
Pharma Action
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
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Antiviral Agents
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Anthelmintics
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Antimalarials
Appl Environ Microbiol 1979;38(2):311; Cancer Res 1979;39(12):4868; J Med Chem 18(11):1159;1975