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Climbazole

Climbazole is an antifungal compound that displays antimicrobial activity against Malassezia, treating dandruff and eczema. Like other similar compounds, climbazole likely inhibits 14-α demethylase.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18852395

Cas No.

38083-17-9

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C15H17ClN2O2

Formula Wt.

292.76

IUPAC Name

1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-imidazol-1-yl-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one

Synonym

Baypival

Melting Point

98-99°C

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Turner GA, Matheson JR, Li GZ, et al. Enhanced efficacy and sensory properties of an anti-dandruff shampoo containing zinc pyrithione and climbazole. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2013 Feb;35(1):78-83. PMID: 22970742.

Schmidt A. In vitro activity of climbazole, clotrimazole and silver-sulphadiazine against isolates of Malassezia pachydermatis. Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. 1997 Jun;44(4):193-7. PMID: 9230670.

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