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Furoxan meaning
Furoxan or 1,2,5-oxadiazole 2-oxide is a heterocycle of the isoxazole family and an amine oxide derivative of furazan. It is a nitric oxide donor. As such, furoxan and its derivatives are actively researched as potential new drugs and insensitive high density explosives.
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Furoxanes can be formed by dimerization of nitrile oxides.
How to pronounce furoxan
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