Bromochlorosalicylanilide
Agent Name
Bromochlorosalicylanilide
Alternative Name
Salifungin
CAS Number
3679-64-9
Formula
C13-H9-Br-Cl-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
5-Bromosalicyl-4-chloroanilide; Multifungin (VAN); Salifungen; Salifungin; 5-Bromo-4'-chlorosalicylanilide; Benzamide, 5-bromo-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy- (9CI); Salicylanilide, 5-bromo-4'-chloro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Salicylanilides
Sources/Uses
Used as an antifungal agent; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
The halogenated salicylanilides may cause photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD). Patients with PACD note the appearance of a eczematous rash, usually on the face, neck, dorsum of the hands, and sun-exposed areas on the arms with sparing of areas under the chin and upper eyelids. [LaDou, p. 334]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6E-10 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
PACD (photoallergic contact dermatitis)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: