8-hydroxyquinoline
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Medical Definition of 8-hydroxyquinoline
: a derivative of quinoline that is used especially in the form of its sulfate (C9H7NO)2·H2SO4 as a disinfectant, topical antiseptic, antiperspirant, and deodorant
— called also
oxine, oxyquinoline
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