Quinazolinone

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Quinazolinone

Quinazolinone (pronunciation: kwi-naz-oh-li-none) is a heterocyclic chemical compound. There are two isomers of the compound, 2-quinazolinone and 4-quinazolinone, with the 4-isomer being the more common. This type of compound is a key structural unit in several pharmaceutical drugs such as Afatinib, Prazosin, and Doxazosin.

Etymology

The term "Quinazolinone" is derived from the fusion of two terms, "quinazoline" and "ketone". The "quinazoline" part of the name refers to the quinazoline chemical structure, while the "one" suffix indicates the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O), a characteristic feature of ketones.

Related Terms

  • Quinazoline: A heterocyclic compound that forms the basis of the quinazolinone structure.
  • Afatinib: A quinazolinone-based drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
  • Prazosin: A quinazolinone-based drug used to treat high blood pressure.
  • Doxazosin: A quinazolinone-based drug used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH).

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