The structure of Miracil D, a DNA-binding drug.
The crystal structure of the drug Miracil D has been determined. Although the accuracy of the analysis is limited by disorder, it is apparent that the thioxanthone ring system is planar. The proximal nitrogen atom of the side-chain probably forms an intramolecular hydrogen bond with the carbonyl oxygen. The rest of the side-chain has a large degree of conformational mobility.
D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D008154:Lucanthone
D008154:Lucanthone