Clioquinol CAS 130-26-7 Antifungal Pharmaceutical Interemdiate 

Profile

Product Name: Clioquinol

Synonyms: 5-Chlor-7-jod-8-hydroxy-chinolin;5-chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolino;7-Iodo-5-chloroxine;8-Quinolinol, 5-chloro-7-iodo-;ala-quin;Alchloquin;alchoquin;alioform

CAS: 130-26-7

MF: C9H5ClINO

MW: 305.5

EINECS: 204-984-4

Product Categories: Quinolines, Quinazolines and derivatives;Haloquinolines;Hydroxyquinolines;Quinolines;Miscellaneous Compounds;Pharmaceutical intermediate;Building Blocks;C8 to C10;Chemical Synthesis;Halogenated Heterocycles;Heterocyclic Building Blocks

Mol File: 130-26-7.mol

Description

Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug andantiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.

Application

Clioquinol topical is an antifungal and antibacterial medication. Clioquinol topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.

Clioquinol topical is used to treat skin infections such as eczema, athlete's foot, and other fungal infections.

Clioquinol topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.