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ciclopirox

CHEBI:CHEBI_453011

Definition

A cyclic hydroxamic acid that is 1-hydroxypyridin-2(1H)-one in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 6 are substituted by methyl and cyclohexyl groups, respectively. A broad spectrum antigfungal agent, it also exhibits antibacterial activity against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used a a topical treatment of fungal skin and nail infections.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H17NO2
Molecular Mass
207.26890
Charge
0
SMILES
Cc1cc(C2CCCCC2)n(O)c(=O)c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H17NO2/c1-9-7-11(13(15)12(14)8-9)10-5-3-2-4-6-10/h7-8,10,15H,2-6H2,1H3
InChIKey
SCKYRAXSEDYPSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone
  • 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one
  • ciclopirox
  • ciclopiroxum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
21090
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Ciclopirox

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