Acrisorcin
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| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| 4-Hexylresorcinol | Antiseptic |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number |
7527-91-5  |
| ATC code | none |
| PubChem | CID 24144 |
| ChemSpider |
22568  |
| UNII |
2U918O4BEV |
| KEGG |
D02759 |
| ChEMBL |
CHEMBL1201038 |
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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide. It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.
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.
Indications
Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.
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