Pindone

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Pindone
IUPAC name 2-(2,2-Dimethyl-1-oxopropyl)indane-1,3-dione
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 6732
SMILES CC(C)(C)C(=O)C1C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O
Properties
Molecular formula C14H14O3
Molar mass 230.26 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Pindone is an anticoagulant drug for agricultural use. It is commonly used as a rodenticide in the management of rat and rabbit populations. It is pharmacologically analogous to warfarin and inhibits the synthesis of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.