Term Name: chlormerodrin
Synonyms: 1-[3-(chloromercuri)-2-methoxypropyl]urea, [3-(carbamoylamino)-2-methoxypropyl](chloro)mercury, chlormerodrin, chlormerodrina, chlormerodrine, chlormerodrinum, {3-[(aminocarbonyl)amino]-2-methoxypropyl}chloromercury
Definition: Urea in which one of the hydrogens is substituted by a 3-chloromercury-2-methoxyprop-1-yl group. It was formerly used as a diuretic, but more potent and less toxic drugs are now available. Its radiolabelled ((197)Hg, (203)Hg) forms were used in diagnostic aids in renal imaging and brain scans.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:59445]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: organomercury compound ureas
has subtype: chlormerodrin ((197)Hg) chlormerodrin ((203)Hg)
has_role: diagnostic agent diuretic