Dihydro
Dihydro is a term used in organic chemistry to denote the presence of two hydrogen atoms during a reaction. In biochemistry, the term is used to denote the reduction of a molecule, often by the addition of hydrogen.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
In organic chemistry, dihydro refers to the presence of two hydrogen atoms during a reaction. This term is often used in the nomenclature of organic compounds to denote the addition of hydrogen. For example, in the reduction of a double bond, a molecule is described as being "dihydrogenated".
Biochemistry[edit | edit source]
In biochemistry, dihydro is used to denote the reduction of a molecule, often by the addition of hydrogen. This process is critical in many biochemical reactions, including those involved in energy production and DNA synthesis.
Applications[edit | edit source]
The term dihydro is used in the naming of many pharmaceuticals and drugs. For example, Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic prescribed for pain or severe dyspnea, or as an antitussive. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen or male sex hormone.
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