Acriflavine
Acriflavine (INN: acriflavinium chloride) is a topical antiseptic. It has the form of an orange or brown powder. It may be harmful in the eyes or if inhaled. It is a dye and it stains the skin and may irritate. The hydrochloride form is more irritating than the neutral form. It is derived from acridine. Commercial preparations are often mixtures with proflavine. It is known by a variety of commercial names.
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Preferred IUPAC name
3,6-Diamino-10-methylacridin-10-ium chloride | |
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Acriflavinium chloride (INN) | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.211.047 |
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C14H14ClN3 | |
Molar mass | 259.74 g·mol−1 |
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R02AA13 (WHO) QG01AC90 (WHO) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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