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Ciclopirox olamine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-Cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone ethanolammonium salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H17NO2 · C2H7NO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
268.35
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ciclopirox

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NCCO.CC1=CC(=O)N(O)C(=C1)C2CCCCC2

InChI

1S/C12H17NO2.C2H7NO/c1-9-7-11(13(15)12(14)8-9)10-5-3-2-4-6-10;3-1-2-4/h7-8,10,15H,2-6H2,1H3;4H,1-3H2

InChI key

MBRHNTMUYWQHMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ciclopirox olamine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Ciclopirox Olamine Cream
  • Ciclopirox Olamine Topical Suspension

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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