Substance
ID:73602
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
5,7-dichloroquinolin-8-ol
Synonyms
ChloroxineCapitrol
IUPAC Traditional name
chloroxine
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Molecule Details
Research Area: Inflammation, Infection
Biological Activity:
Chloroxine is a synthetic antibacterial compound that is effective in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis when incorporated in a shampoo. It is a halogenated hydroxyquinoline with antibacterial and antifungal properties similar to those of clioquinol. It is used topically in the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. It has also been given orally in preparations for gastrointestinal disorders. It is a component of halquinol. [1]
Biological Activity:
Chloroxine is a synthetic antibacterial compound that is effective in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis when incorporated in a shampoo. It is a halogenated hydroxyquinoline with antibacterial and antifungal properties similar to those of clioquinol. It is used topically in the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. It has also been given orally in preparations for gastrointestinal disorders. It is a component of halquinol. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Pérez-Ruiz T et al. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 1996