Molecular Identity
deferiprone
3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-one
PubChem CID: 2972
Deferiprone is a member of the class of 4-pyridones that is pyridin-4(1H)-one substituted at positions 1 and 2 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a hydroxy group. A lipid-soluble iron-chelator used for treatment of thalassaemia. It has a role as an iron chelator and a protective agent.
2D Structure
Properties
C7H9NO2
Molecular Formula
139.15
Molecular Weight
g/mol
139.0633
Exact Mass
Da
0.5
XLogP
Drug-like (Lipinski: < 5)
40.5
TPSA
Good oral absorption (< 140 A²)
1
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
228
Complexity
SMILES
Canonical SMILES
SMILES: Synonyms(20)
deferiprone30652-11-03-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4(1H)-pyridoneFerriprox3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4(1H)-oneCP201,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one4(1H)-Pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-oneAPO-66DeferipronaDeferipronAPO-066DN-180-01-AF1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4(1H)-pyridinone
Data from PubChem (NCBI)
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Drug Network
Trials and conditions connected to deferiprone
Loading drug network...