Atranorin home ICD10: L23.9

Atranorin

Formula CAS
C19H18O8 479-20-9

Nederlands

Background
Atranorin is one of the most common substances found in lichens and a component of oak moss.

Synonyms
3-Formyl-2,4-dihydroxy-5-methylbenzoic acid
3-Hydroxy-4-(methoxycarbonyl)-2,5-dimethylphenyl ester
Atranorin
Atranoric acid

Uses
After-shave lotions
Cosmetics
Fagrance
Perfume

Cross-Reactions
Oakmoss
Fumarprotocetaric acid

Unusual Reactions
Photocontact dermatitis  

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Referenties
1. Thune P. Contact allergy due to lichens in patients with a history of photosensitivity. Contact Dermatitis 1977;3(5):267-272.
2. Dahlquist I, Fregert S. Contact allergy to atranorin in lichens and perfumes. Contact Dermatitis 1980; 6(2):111-119.
3. Thune PO, Solberg YJ. Photosensitivity and allergy to aromatic lichen acids, Compositae oleoresins and other plant substances. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(2):81-87.
4. Dahlquist I, Fregert S. Atranorin and oak moss contact allergy. Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(3):168-169.
5. Thune P. et al. Perfume allergy due to oak moss and other lichens. Contact Dermatitis 1982;8(6):396-400.
6. Sandberg M, Thune P. The sensitizing capacity of atranorin. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(3):168-173.
7. Goncalo S. Contact sensitivity to lichens and compositae in Frullania dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 1987;16(2):84-86.
8. Goncalo S, Cabral F, Goncalo M. Contact sensitivity to oak moss. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(5):355-357.
9. Hausen BM, Emde L, Marks V. An investigation of the allergenic constituents of Cladonia stellaris (Opiz) Pous & Vezda ('silver moss', 'reindeer moss' or 'reindeer lichen'). Contact Dermatitis 1993;28(2):70-76.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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