Chemistry:Acrisorcin
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Short description: Chemical compound
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| 9-Aminoacridine | Antiseptic |
| 4-Hexylresorcinol | Antiseptic |
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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide.[1] It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.[2]
History
Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name Akrinol, which has since been discontinued. It was developed at Indiana State University in 1961.[3]
Indications
Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.[3]
References
- ↑ "Acrisorcin" (in en). PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24144.
- ↑ "Acrisorcin - Substance Information" (in en-GB). European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.028.536.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "A new agent for the control of tinea versicolor. Acrisorcin (Akrinol)". JAMA 196 (11): 1010. June 1966. doi:10.1001/jama.1966.03100240144035. PMID 5952419.
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