Agent Name |
1,8,9-Anthracenetriol |
Alternative Name |
Anthralin |
CAS Number |
480-22-8 |
Formula |
C14-H10-O3 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1,8,9-Anthratriol; 1,8,9-Trihydroxyanthracene; Dermaline; Derobin; Dioxyanthranol; DrithoCreme; Drithoscalp; Lasan; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
Description |
Odorless yellow solid; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used topically to treat psoriasis; [Hawley] |
Comments |
Very irritating to skin and eyes; [Hawley] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; May stain skin reddish-brown; [CAMEO] |
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