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Succinimides

Medical Definition: A subclass of IMIDES with the general structure of pyrrolidinedione. They are prepared by the distillation of ammonium succinate. They are sweet-tasting compounds that are used as chemical intermediates and plant growth stimulants.
Previously Indexed: Pyrrolidines (1966-1971),Pyrrolidinones (1966-1971),Succinates (1966-1971)
Succinimides Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Bromosuccinimide - A brominating agent that replaces hydrogen atoms in benzylic or allylic positions. It is used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones and in controlled low-energy brominations. (From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed; Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed,).
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ethosuximide - An anticonvulsant especially useful in the treatment of absence seizures unaccompanied by other types of seizures.

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