Properties
Description
Econazole nitrate, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class. The molecular weight of the compound is 444.7, and its molecular formula is C18H15Cl3N2O·HNO3.
Molecular Formula
C18H15Cl3N2O·HNO3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 85 mg/mL (191.14 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 5 mg/mL (11.24 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Econazole nitrate can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of various superficial fungal infections, including athlete’s foot and ringworm.