Econazole Nitrate

• CAT Number: A000795
• CAS Number: 24169-02-6
• Molecular Formula: C18H16Cl3N3O4
• Molecular Weight: 444.70
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 24169-02-6; Ifenec; Epi-pevaryl; Gyno-pevaryl; Pevaryl
• Target: Fungal
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-[2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]imidazole;nitric acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H15Cl3N2O.HNO3/c19-14-3-1-13(2-4-14)11-24-18(10-23-8-7-22-12-23)16-6-5-15(20)9-17(16)21;2-1(3)4/h1-9,12,18H,10-11H2;(H,2,3,4)
• InChIKey: DDXORDQKGIZAME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1COC(CN2C=CN=C2)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)Cl)Cl)Cl.[N+](=O)(O)[O-]

Econazole Nitrate（Cat No.:A000795）is an antifungal agent used primarily in the treatment of dermatophyte infections, including athlete’s foot, ringworm, and candidiasis. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes, thereby disrupting the integrity of the cell membrane and causing fungal cell death. This imidazole derivative is topically applied and is effective against a broad spectrum of fungal pathogens. Econazole Nitrate is commonly found in cream, ointment, and solution formulations, offering a reliable solution for localized skin infections.

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