l General Information |
Product Name | Chloroxine |
General description | Chloroxine is a synthetic antibacterial compound that is effective in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis when incorporated in a shampoo. |
Synonym | 5,7-dichloroquinolin-8-ol |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 773-76-2 |
Formula | C9H5Cl2NO | Molecular Weight | 214.045 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/mL |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Chloroxine is a synthetic quinoline derivative with antibacterial activity. Although the mechanism of action is not fully understood, topical administration of chloroxine diminishes mitotic activity in the epidermis, thereby reducing excessive scaling associated with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, including psoriasis and eczema. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
