Friday, March 14, 2014

Isoniazid, a tuberculosis drug

Below is the structure of Isoniazid, or Isonicotinic acid hydrazide. It finds use in treatments for tuberculosis. This compound, which incorporates a carbonyl functionality as part of the hydrazide (similar in structure to a secondary amide) and the nitrogenous heterocycle pyridine.
 
 
More info on Isoniazid can be found at these links:
 
 

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