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troglitazone

under Chromans
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More on Chromans Definition: Benzopyrans saturated in the 2 and 3 positions.  do not confuse with CHROMONES    Other names Dihydrobenzopyrans
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
troglitazone [ 5-(4-((6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-yl-methoxy)benzyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione),CS 045,CS-045,Parke Davis brand of troglitazone,Prelay,Rezulin,Warner-Lambert brand of troglitazone ]
  induces solid tumor differentiation; structure given in first source; withdrawn from the market by manufacturer; PPAR agonist used for type II diabetes
97322-87-7 2,4-Thiazolidinedione, 5-((4-((3,4-dihydro-6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenyl)methyl)  *Chromans *Thiazolidinediones Antineoplastic Agents Fibrinolytic Agents Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Vasodilator Agents
Pharma Action Hypoglycemic Agents
Diabetes 1988;37(11):1549 PRELAY; REZULIN

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