Acrisorcin

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Acrisorcin
Combination of
4-Hexylresorcinol Antiseptic
Identifiers
CAS Number 7527-91-5
ATC code none
PubChem CID 24144
ChemSpider 22568
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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide. It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.

History

Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name Akrinol, which has since been discontinued. It was developed at Indiana State University in 1961.

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.

References