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E4632

Sigma-Aldrich

Econazole nitrate salt

Synonym(s):

1-(2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methoxy]-2-[2,4-dichlorophenyl]ethyl)-1H-imidazole

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H15Cl3N2O · HNO3
CAS Number:
24169-02-6
Molecular Weight:
444.70
EC Number:
246-053-5
MDL number:
MFCD00058160
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
PubChem Substance ID:
24894567
NACRES:
NA.85

form

powder or crystals

Quality Level

200

color

white to off-white

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-positive bacteria
fungi

Mode of action

cell membrane | interferes
cell wall synthesis | interferes
enzyme | inhibits

SMILES string

O[N+]([O-])=O.Clc1ccc(COC(Cn2ccnc2)c3ccc(Cl)cc3Cl)cc1

InChI

1S/C18H15Cl3N2O.HNO3/c19-14-3-1-13(2-4-14)11-24-18(10-23-8-7-22-12-23)16-6-5-15(20)9-17(16)21;2-1(3)4/h1-9,12,18H,10-11H2;(H,2,3,4)

InChI key

DDXORDQKGIZAME-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Chemical structure: imidazole

Application

Econazole is a broad spectrum antimycotic similar to ketoconazole. It has some action against Gram positive bacteria. It is used topically in dermatomycoses as well as orally and parenterally. It is used for studies on processes such as platelet serotonin uptake, prostanoid biosynthesis, EDHF-mediated relaxation, and Ca2+ transport pathways in thymic lymphocytes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Econazole interacts with 14-α demethylase, a cytochrome P-450 enzyme necessary to convert lanosterol to ergosterol. Inhibition of ergosterol results in increased cellular permeability causing leakage of cellular contents. Econazole may also inhibit endogenous respiration, interact with membrane phospholipids, inhibit the transformation of yeasts to mycelial forms, inhibit purine uptake, and impair triglyceride and phospholipid biosynthesis.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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