Bifonazole PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (Traceable to EP CRS) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C22H18N2
Molecular Weight:  310.39 g/mol
CAS Number: 60628-96-8

Properties

Assay Purity >= 98 %
Density 1.115 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29332990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is commonly used in topical formulations such as creams gels and sprays for the treatment of fungal skin infections including athletes foot ringworm and candidiasis.

Purpose
The purpose of bifonazole is to eliminate or inhibit the growth of fungi thereby relieving symptoms like itching redness and scaling associated with superficial fungal infections.

General Description
Bifonazole is an imidazole antifungal agent that appears as a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder and works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in fungal cell membranes.