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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons > Indenes > Indans > Phenindione
Polycyclic Compounds > Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons > Indenes > Indans > Phenindione

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Phenindione  

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Entry terms

  • 2 Phenyl 1,3 indandione
  • 2-Phenyl-1,3-indandione
  • Phenylindanedione

Scope note

  • An indandione that has been used as an anticoagulant. Phenindione has actions similar to WARFARIN, but it is now rarely employed because of its higher incidence of severe adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p234)

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