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Tioconazole

Tioconazole is an imidazole antifungal and antibacterial compound that damages cell membranes. Tioconazole is most active against fungi, molds, and gram positive bacteria.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18976554/

Cas No.

65899-73-2

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C16H13Cl3N2OS

Formula Wt.

387.71

Chemical Name

1-[2-[(2-Chloro-3-thienyl)methoxy]-2-(2,4- dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole

IUPAC Name

1-[2-[(2-chlorothiophen-3-yl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]imidazole

Synonym

Vagistat; Fungibacid; Trosyd; Zoniden

Melting Point

168-170°C

Solubility

Moderately soluble in chloroform, ethanol, methanol or ethyl acetate.

Appearance

White or almost white crystalline powder

Jones RN, Bale MJ, Hoban D, et al. In vitro antimicrobial activity of tioconazole and its concentrations in vaginal fluids following topical (vagistat-1 6.5%) application. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 1993 Jul;17(1):45-51. PMID: 8359005.

Odds FC, Cheesman SL, Abbott AB. Suppression of ATP in Candida albicans by imidazole and derivative antifungal agents. Sabouraudia. 1985 Dec;23(6):415-24. PMID: 3913012.

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