1-[2-(diethylamino)ethylamino]-4-methylthioxanthen-9-one
PubChem CID: 10180
Lucanthone is a thioxanthen-9-one compound having a methyl substituent at the 1-position and a 2-[(diethylamino)ethyl]amino substituent at the 4-position. Formerly used for the treatment of schistosomiasis. It is a prodrug, being metabolised to hycanthone. It has a role as a mutagen, an antineoplastic agent, a schistosomicide drug, a photosensitizing agent, a prodrug, an EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor, an EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor and an adjuvant.
Canonical SMILES
SMILES: CCN(CC)CCNC1=C2C(=C(C=C1)C)SC3=CC=CC=C3C2=OIsomeric SMILES
SMILES: CCN(CC)CCNC1=C2C(=C(C=C1)C)SC3=CC=CC=C3C2=OThis platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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