| Glutarimide | |
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piperidine-2,6-dione |
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Other names
2,6-diketopiperidine |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 1121-89-7 |
| PubChem | 70726 |
| ChemSpider | 63891 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H7NO2 |
| Molar mass | 113.11 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
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Glutarimide is a chemical compound featuring a piperidine ring with two ketones attached next to the nitrogen. It is a structural component of cycloheximide, a very potent inhibitor of protein synthesis.