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Polycyclic Compounds > Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons > Anthracenes > Anthrones > Anthralin

Preferred term

Anthralin  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1,8,9-Anthracenetriol
  • 1,8-Dihydroxy-9(10H)-anthracenone
  • 1,8 Dihydroxy 9 anthrone
  • 1,8-Dihydroxy-9-anthrone
  • Dihydroxyanthranol
  • Dithranol

Scope note

  • An anthracene derivative that disrupts function and structure of MITOCHONDRIA and is used for the treatment of DERMATOSES, especially PSORIASIS. It may cause FOLLICULITIS.

History note

  • 87(75); was see under ANTHRACENES 1975-86

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000875

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