Dithranol (INN) or anthralin (USAN and former BAN) is a Hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative, medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis. It is available as creams, ointment or pastes in 0.1 to 2% strengths (Drithocreme, Dithrocream, Zithranol-RR, Micanol, Psorlin, Dritho-Scalp, Anthraforte, Anthranol and Anthrascalp). The terms dithranol and anthralin are sometimes used synonymously.
| Name | Dithranol | EINECS | 214-538-0 |
| CAS No. | 1143-38-0 | Density | 1.419 g/cm3 |
| PSA | 57.53000 | LogP | 2.23300 |
| Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 °C in water | Melting Point | 178-181 °C(lit.)
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| Formula | C14H10O3 | Boiling Point | 464.1 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Weight | 226.232 | Flash Point | 248.6 °C |
| Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | yellow crystalline solid |
Appearance and properties: yellow crystalline solid
Density: 1.419g/cm3
Boiling point: 464.1ºC at 760mmHg
Melting point: 178-181 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 248.6ºC
Refractive index: 1.837
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage condition: 2-8ºC
Vapor pressure: 5.23E-09mmHg at 25°C
Usage:Used in dermatology for the treatment of psoriasis
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