Masoprocol

CHEMBL313972 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
302.4 g/mol
LogP
4.3
Phase
4

This compound derived from the creosote bush plant was approved as a topical treatment for a precancerous skin condition called actinic keratosis, working by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of inflammatory compounds that promote abnormal cell growth. It was withdrawn due to a high rate of allergic contact dermatitis.

Peso molecular

302,4000 g/mol

LogP

4,30

TPSA

80,90 Ų

Regla de cinco de Lipinski

Cumple

Áreas terapéuticas

Mecanismo de acción

Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

C[C@H](Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)[C@@H](C)Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

InChI=1S/C18H22O4/c1-11(7-13-3-5-15(19)17(21)9-13)12(2)8-14-4-6-16(20)18(22)10-14/h3-6,9-12,19-22H,7-8H2,1-2H3/t11-,12+

Molecular Formula

C18H22O4

HBD / HBA

4 / 4

Enlaces Rotables

5

Átomos Pesados

22

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.

Preguntas frecuentes

This compound derived from the creosote bush plant was approved as a topical treatment for a precancerous skin condition called actinic keratosis, working by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of inflammatory compounds that promote abnormal cell growth. It was withdrawn due to a high rate of allergic contact dermatitis.

Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.

Yes, Masoprocol is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL313972. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 71398. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

Aviso médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.