Clioquinol is an antifungal and antiprotozoal agent used topically to treat skin infections and orally for intestinal amoebiasis. It has also been investigated for potential neuroprotective effects. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. Its therapeutic use is listed as antiprotozoals and dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Iodochlorhydroxyquin and Vioform. Its PubChem CID is 2788.
Clioquinol
| CAS No | 130-26-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H5ClINO |
| Molecular Weight | 305.50 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-chloro-7-iodoquinolin-8-ol |
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Clioquinol is an antifungal and antiprotozoal agent used topically to treat skin infections and orally for intestinal amoebiasis. It has also been investigated for potential neuroprotective effects.
The listed CAS number is 130-26-7.
The listed molecular formula is C9H5ClINO.
The listed molecular weight is 305.50 g/mol.
5-chloro-7-iodoquinolin-8-ol.
The source lists Iodochlorhydroxyquin and Vioform.