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disuccinimidyl suberate
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Succinimides
Definition
: A subclass of IMIDES with the general structure of pyrrolidinedione. They are prepared by the distillation of ammonium succinate. They are sweet-tasting compounds that are used as chemical intermediates and plant growth stimulants.
Other names
Pyrrolidinediones; Butanimides
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
disuccinimidyl suberate
used as protein cross-linking agent
76403-92-4 2,5-
Pyrrolidinedione, 1,1'-
(1,8-
dioxo-
1,8-
octanediyl)bis
*Succinimides
Pharma Action
Cross-Linking Reagents
J Biol Chem 254(9):3375;1979