Term Name:	metyrapone
Synonyms:	2-methyl-1,2-dipyridin-3-ylpropan-1-one, metirapona, Metopiron, Metopirone, Metyrapone, metyraponum
Definition:	An aromatic ketone that is 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one in which the methyl groups at positions 1 and 4 are replaced by pyridin-3-yl groups. A steroid 11beta-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.15.4) inhibitor, it is used in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:44241]  ( EBI )