Synonyms
Butenafine HCL
Mentax
KP-363
Description
Butenafine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of butenafine. An inhibitor of squalene epoxidase, an enzyme responsible for the creation of sterols needed in fungal cell membranes, it is used for treatment of dermatological fungal infections. It has a role as an EC 1.14.13.132 (squalene monooxygenase) inhibitor and an antifungal drug.
Molecular Formula
C23H28ClN
SMILES
CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)CN(C)CC2=CC=CC3=CC=CC=C32.Cl
Appearance
White or off-white crystalline powder