Deferiprone is an oral iron chelator used as a second-line treatment for iron overload in patients with thalassemia syndromes when other chelation therapies are inadequate. It binds to iron, allowing its removal from the body and reducing the risk of organ damage. Its therapeutic use is listed as antidotes. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ferriprox, Deferum and Deferipronum. Its PubChem CID is 2972.
Deferiprone
| CAS No | 30652-11-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H9NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 139.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-one |
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Deferiprone is an oral iron chelator used as a second-line treatment for iron overload in patients with thalassemia syndromes when other chelation therapies are inadequate.
The listed CAS number is 30652-11-0.
The listed molecular formula is C7H9NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 139.15 g/mol.
3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-one.
The source lists Ferriprox, Deferum and Deferipronum.