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Naphthalenes
Definition
: Two-ring crystalline hydrocarbons isolated from coal tar. They are used as intermediates in chemical synthesis, as insect repellents, fungicides, lubricants, preservatives, and, formerly, as topical antiseptics.
aromatic hydrocarbons
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Drugs
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naftopidil [ 1-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl)-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-propanol ]
57149-07-2
*Naphthalenes
*Piperazines
Pharma Action
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
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Antihypertensive Agents
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Calcium Channel Blockers
;
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Arzneimittelforschung 1990;40(3):253