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Diminazene


Diminazene
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-[2-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)iminohydrazinyl]benzenecarboximidamide
Identifiers
CAS number	536-71-0
ATC code	?
PubChem	2354
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₄H₁₅N₇
Mol. mass	281.316 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Diminazene is a di-amidine also known as 4,4'-(1-Triazene–1,3–diyl)bis(benzenecarboximidamide). It binds DNA and RNA and is the acting component of diminazene aceturate drugs (commercialized as Azidin, Berenil, Ganasag or Pirocide) directed, e.g., against Trypanosomiasis.

Categories: Amidines | Antiparasitic agents