Butenafine Hydrochloride

CHEMBL1200397 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
353.9 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

The hydrochloride salt of butenafine, a topical antifungal used for skin infections caused by dermatophyte fungi. By inhibiting squalene epoxidase, it prevents the production of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. It is applied once or twice daily depending on the specific indication.

Peso Molecular

353,9000 g/mol

TPSA

3,20 Ų

Mecanismo de Ação

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.

Estrutura 2D

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SMILES

CN(Cc1ccc(C(C)(C)C)cc1)Cc1cccc2ccccc12.Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/C23H27N.ClH/c1-23(2,3)21-14-12-18(13-15-21)16-24(4)17-20-10-7-9-19-8-5-6-11-22(19)20;/h5-15H,16-17H2,1-4H3;1H

Molecular Formula

C23H28ClN

HBD / HBA

1 / 1

Ligações Rotacionáveis

5

Átomos Pesados

25

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.

Perguntas frequentes

The hydrochloride salt of butenafine, a topical antifungal used for skin infections caused by dermatophyte fungi. By inhibiting squalene epoxidase, it prevents the production of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. It is applied once or twice daily depending on the specific indication.

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, Butenafine Hydrochloride 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). CHEMBL1200397. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 443867. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

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.