Description / Application
Furosemide is a chlorobenzoic acid that is 4-chlorobenzoic acid substituted by a (furan-2-ylmethyl)amino and a sulfamoyl group at position 2 and 5 respectively. It is a diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It has a role as a xenobiotic, a loop diuretic and an environmental contaminant. It is a chlorobenzoic acid, a member of furans and a sulfonamide.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4-Chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid; 5-(Aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-2-([2-furanylmethyl]amino)benzoic acid; Frusemide; Lasix |
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| Molecular Formula | C12H11ClN2O5S |
| Molecular Weight | 330.74 |
| MFCD | MFCD00010549 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H360 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P281;P308+P313;P405;P501 |