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Pentoxyl MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Pentoxyl
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.742.698.875.700
Unique ID
D010432
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010432
Scope Note
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.
Registry Number
7LCS1FW4JV
Related Numbers
147-61-5
CAS Type 1 Name
2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-
Previous Indexing
Uracil (1966-1974) /AA (1975-1979)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under URACIL 1980-90
History Note
91(80); was see under URACIL 1980-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1979/03/02
Revision Date
2016/05/31
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