Isolation of radioformaldehyde in the metabolism of dimethylaminoethanol-C14H3.
1956
J M JOHNSTON, and
C G MACKENZIE
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008099
Liver
A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.
Livers
D003642
Deanol
An antidepressive agent that has also been used in the treatment of movement disorders. The mechanism of action is not well understood.
A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Formalin,Formol,Methanal,Oxomethane
D000605
Amino Alcohols
Compounds possessing both a hydroxyl (-OH) and an amino group (-NH2).