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5-hydroxymethyluracil
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Definition
: 5-Hydroxymethyl-6-methyl- 2,4-(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione. Uracil derivative used in combination with toxic antibiotics to lessen their toxicity; also to stimulate leukopoiesis and immunity. Synonyms: pentoksil; hydroxymethylmethyluracil.
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5-hydroxymethyluracil [ hydroxymethyluracil ]
structure
4433-40-3 5-
(hydroxymethyl)-
2,4(1H,3H)-
pyrimidinedione
Pentoxyl/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Adjuvants, Immunologic
;
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Biochemistry 18(4):632;1979; Biosystems 10(1-2):37;1978; Science 194(4269):1062;1976; Arch Biochem Biophys 159(1):180;1973