Acridine carboxamide
Acridine Carboxamide
Acridine carboxamide (pronunciation: ak-ri-deen kar-box-a-mide) is a type of chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acridines. These are compounds containing a three-ring system consisting of two benzene rings joined by a pyridine ring.
Etymology
The term "acridine" is derived from the Latin word "acridus", which means "sharp" or "pungent". This is in reference to the sharp taste of the compounds. The term "carboxamide" is derived from the combination of "carboxylic acid" and "amide", indicating the presence of these functional groups in the molecule.
Related Terms
- Acridine: A class of compounds that acridine carboxamide belongs to.
- Carboxamide: A functional group present in acridine carboxamide.
- Organic compound: A broad category of chemical compounds, which includes acridine carboxamide.
- Chemical compound: A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
Usage
Acridine carboxamides have been studied for their potential use in cancer therapy. They are known to interact with DNA, causing damage that can lead to cell death. This makes them potential candidates for use as chemotherapeutic agents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acridine carboxamide
- Wikipedia's article - Acridine carboxamide
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