Bentoquatam
A physical barrier substance applied to the skin to prevent urushiol, the allergenic oil in poison ivy and related plants, from penetrating and causing contact dermatitis. It is the only FDA-approved skin protectant for this purpose.
Molecular Weight
180.0600 g/mol
TPSA
78.50 Ų
Mechanism of Action
Forms an occlusive barrier on the skin surface, reducing transepidermal water loss and protecting the underlying tissue from external irritants.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Forms an occlusive barrier on the skin surface, reducing transepidermal water loss and protecting the underlying tissue from external irritants.
2D Structure
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SMILES
O.O=[Al]O[Al]=O.O=[Si]=O
InChI
InChI=1S/2Al.O2Si.H2O.3O/c;;1-3-2;;;;/h;;;1H2;;;
Molecular Formula
Al2H2O6Si
HBD / HBA
1 / 6
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
9
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A physical barrier substance applied to the skin to prevent urushiol, the allergenic oil in poison ivy and related plants, from penetrating and causing contact dermatitis. It is the only FDA-approved skin protectant for this purpose.
Forms an occlusive barrier on the skin surface, reducing transepidermal water loss and protecting the underlying tissue from external irritants.
Yes, Bentoquatam is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Unknown.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201446. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 517273. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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