Pyrazinamide is an antibacterial agent used to form polymeric copper complexes. It is also useful for studying liver toxicity prevention. Further, the active moiety of pyrazinamide, pyrazinoic acid (POA), is believed to interfere with membrane energetics and transport function in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
PYRAZINAMIDE
Structure
Product Description
Details |
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Chemical Name |
PYRAZINAMIDE |
IUPAC Name |
pyrazine-2-carboxamide |
CAS Number |
98-96-4 |
Molecular Formula |
C5H5N3O |
Synonyms |
Pyrazinecarboxamide |
Application |
An antibacterial agent used to study liver toxicity prevention |