Acrisorcin
Combination of | |
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4-Hexylresorcinol | Antiseptic |
Clinical data | |
Identifiers | |
7527-91-5 | |
None | |
PubChem | CID 24144 |
ChemSpider | 22568 |
UNII | 2U918O4BEV |
KEGG | D02759 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1201038 |
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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide. It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.
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.
Indications
Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.