Acrisorcin

Acrisorcin
Combination of
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 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.028.536
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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.

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