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H6878

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8-Hydroxyquinoline

crystalline

Synonym:8-Hydroxyquinoline, 8-Oxychinolin, 8-Quinolinol, Oxine
CAS Number:148-24-3
Linear Formula:C9H7NO
Molecular Weight:145.16
Beilstein Registry Number:114512
EC Number:205-711-1
MDL number:MFCD00006807
PubChem Substance ID:24895771

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Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsRNA synthesis inhibitor that acts as a fungicide against Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Myrothecium verrucaria, and Trichoderma viride. The antifungal mechanism of action is not clear but appears to be structurally related.

Properties

formcrystalline
color light yellow
bp267 °C/752 mmHg(lit.)
mp70-73 °C(lit.)

Safety

Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Hazard CodesXn
Risk Statements22
WGK Germany3
RTECSVC4200000

References

referenceGershon, H., and Parmegiani, R., Antimicrobial activity of 8-quinolinol, its salts with salicylic acid and 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, and the respective copper (II) chelates in liquid culture. Appl. Microbiol. 11, 62-5, (1963) Abstract
 Gershon, H., et al., Evidence of steric factors in the fungitoxic mechanisms of 8-quinolinol and its 5- and 7-halogenated analogues. J. Pharm. Sci. 80, 542-4, (1991) Abstract
MerckMerck 13,4869
BeilsteinBeil. 21,V,3,252