CHEBI:71415 - nitrofurantoin

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ChEBI Name nitrofurantoin
ChEBI ID CHEBI:71415
Definition An imidazolidine-2,4-dione that is hydantoin substituted at position 1 by a [(5-nitro-2-furyl)methylene]amino group. An antibiotic that damages bacterial DNA.
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Submitter Anonymous
Secondary ChEBI IDs CHEBI:7591
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Roles Classification
Biological Role(s): hepatotoxic agent
A role played by a chemical compound exhibiting itself through the ability to induce damage to the liver in animals.
antibacterial drug
A drug used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
antimicrobial agent
A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.
(via heterocyclic antibiotic )
(via nitrofuran antibiotic )
Application(s): antiinfective agent
A substance used in the prophylaxis or therapy of infectious diseases.
antibacterial drug
A drug used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
Related Structures
nitrofurantoin is a Structural Derivative of
semicarbazide
Mass : 75.07002
Formula : CH5N3O
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has functional parent
has parent hydride
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