Chlorquinaldol

Chlorquinaldol

Formula	CAS
C10H7Cl2NO	72-80-0

Background
Chlorquinaldol is an antibacterial and antifungal.

Synonyms
5,7-dichloro-2-methyl-8-quinolinol
5,7-dichloro-8-quinaldinol
5,7-dichloro-8-hydroxyquinaldine
5,7-dichloro-2-methyl-8-hydroxyquinoline afungil
Chlorquinaldol
Gyno-sterosan
Gynotherax
Hydroxydichloroquinaldine
Quesil saprosan
Siogene
Siosteran
Sterosan
Steroxin

Uses
Creams, ointments, and lotions
Oral medication

Cross-Reactions
Clioquinol

Unusual Reactions

Back to list of contact allergens

Referenties

1.	Myatt AE, Beck MH. Contact sensitivity to chlorquinaldol. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(6):523.
2.	Agner T, Menne T. Sensitivity to clioquinol and chlorquinaldol in the quinoline mix. Contact Dermatitis 1993;29(3):163.

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

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