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Imiquimod, 99%
CAS: 99011-02-6 | C14H16N4 | 240.31 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J63990MC
Description
Imiquimod is a caspase 3 activator which acts as an immunomodulator and displays antiviral and anti-tumor activity. It is a patient-applied cream used for the treatment of genital warts and basal cell carcinoma. It is also used to cure actinic keratosis on the face and scalp. It belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers, which work by activating the immune system to fight abnormal skin growth.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
SolubilitySoluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Imiquimod | |
292°C to 294°C | |
C14H16N4 | |
100 mg | |
144922 | |
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide; Slightly soluble in water; Insoluble in ethanol. | |
CC(C)CN1C=NC2=C1C1=CC=CC=C1N=C2N | |
240.31 | |
CHEBI:36704 | |
99% |
99011-02-6 | |
White | |
MFCD00866946 | |
UN2811 | |
imiquimod, aldara, zyclara, beselna, 1-2-methylpropyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinolin-4-amine, zartra, imiquimod acetate, 1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinolin-4-amine, 4-amino-1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinoline | |
DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1-(2-methylpropyl)imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine | |
57469 | |
240.31 | |
Solid |
Chemical Identifiers
99011-02-6 | |
240.31 | |
DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
57469 | |
1-(2-methylpropyl)imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine |
C14H16N4 | |
MFCD00866946 | |
imiquimod, aldara, zyclara, beselna, 1-2-methylpropyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinolin-4-amine, zartra, imiquimod acetate, 1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinolin-4-amine, 4-amino-1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinoline | |
CHEBI:36704 | |
CC(C)CN1C=NC2=C1C1=CC=CC=C1N=C2N |
Safety and Handling
Fatal if swallowed, Causes serious eye irritation, May cause respiratory irritation, Causes skin irritation
Acute toxicity (category 2), Serious eye damage/eye irritation (category 2), Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure (category 3), Skin corrosion/irritation (category 2)
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C
RUO – Research Use Only