Agent Name |
Bromochlorosalicylanilide |
Alternative Name |
Salifungin |
CAS Number |
3679-64-9 |
Formula |
C13-H9-Br-Cl-N-O2 |
Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
Synonyms |
5-Bromosalicyl-4-chloroanilide; Multifungin (VAN); Salifungen; Salifungin; 5-Bromo-4'-chlorosalicylanilide; Benzamide, 5-bromo-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy- (9CI); Salicylanilide, 5-bromo-4'-chloro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Halogenated Salicylanilides |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an antifungal agent; [ChemIDplus] |
Comments |
The halogenated salicylanilides may cause photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD). Patients with PACD note the appearance of a eczematous rash, usually on the face, neck, dorsum of the hands, and sun-exposed areas on the arms with sparing of areas under the chin and upper eyelids. [LaDou, p. 284] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
6 x 10 -10 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
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