Acrisorcin

Acrisorcin
Combination of
9-Aminoacridine	Antiseptic
4-Hexylresorcinol	Antiseptic
Clinical data
ATC code	none;
Identifiers
CAS Number	7527-91-5 ;
PubChem CID	24144;
ChemSpider	22568 ;
UNII	2U918O4BEV;
KEGG	D02759 ;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1201038 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID10226234 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.028.536
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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide.^[1] It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.^[2]

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.^[3]

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.^[3]

References

^ "Acrisorcin". PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
^ "Acrisorcin - Substance Information". European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Retrieved 2019-03-26.
^ a b "A new agent for the control of tinea versicolor. Acrisorcin (Akrinol)". JAMA. 196 (11): 1010. June 1966. doi:10.1001/jama.1966.03100240144035. PMID 5952419.

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[1] "Acrisorcin". PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2019-03-26.

[2] "Acrisorcin - Substance Information". European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Retrieved 2019-03-26.

[JAMA-3] "A new agent for the control of tinea versicolor. Acrisorcin (Akrinol)". JAMA. 196 (11): 1010. June 1966. doi:10.1001/jama.1966.03100240144035. PMID 5952419.