A nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain.
CasRN:
55-63-0
Chemical ID:
MESH:D005996
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is comprised of a complex set of reactions and/or regulatory events, possibly involving
additional chemicals and/or gene products.