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IUPAC name 3,6-Diamino-10-methylacridin-10-ium chloride | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.211.047 |
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Chemical formula | C14H14ClN3 |
Molar mass | 259.74 g·mol |
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Acriflavine is a topical antiseptic. It has the form of an orange or brown powder. It may be harmful in the eyes or if inhaled. It is a dye and it stains the skin and may irritate. Commercial preparations are often mixtures with proflavine. It is known by a variety of commercial names.
Acriflavine was developed in 1912 by Paul Ehrlich, a German medical researcher and was used during the First World War against sleeping sickness. It is derived from acridine. The hydrochloride form is more irritating than the neutral form.
Acriflavine is also used as treatment for external fungal infections of aquarium fish. In recent years Acriflavine has been shown to have anti-cancer activity.
References
- Encyclopædia Britannica (accessed 2005-08-16)
- ChemExper Chemical Directory (accessed 2005-08-16)
- Houghton Mifflin definition (accessed 2005-08-16)