Dichlororibofuranosylbenzimidazole

**Definition:** An RNA polymerase II transcriptional inhibitor. This compound terminates transcription prematurely by selective inhibition of RNA synthesis. It is used in research to study underlying mechanisms of cellular regulation.

**Tree numbers:** - D13.570.800.330

**Synonyms:** - 5,6-Dichloro-1-beta-ribofuranosylbenzimidazole - Dichlorobenzimidazole Riboside - DRB - 5,6-Dichloro-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1-H-benzimidazol