Title: Amorolfine
CAS Registry Number: 78613-35-1
CAS Name: cis-4-[3-[4-(1,1-Dimethylpropyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropyl]-2,6-dimethylmorpholine
Synonyms: cis-4-[3-(4-
tert-amylphenyl)-2-methylpropyl]-2,6-dimethylmorpholine; (±)-
cis-2,6-dimethyl-4-[2-methyl-3-(
p-tert-pentylphenyl)propyl]morpholine
Manufacturers' Codes: Ro-14-4767/000
Molecular Formula: C21H35NO
Molecular Weight: 317.51
Percent Composition: C 79.44%, H 11.11%, N 4.41%, O 5.04%
Literature References: Antimycotic morpholine derivative; inhibits fungal ergosterol biosynthesis. Prepn (unspec stereochem): A. Pfiffner, K. Bohnen,
DE 2752096; A. Pfiffner,
US 4202894 (1978, 1980 both to Hoffmann-La Roche); of
cis-form:
NL 8004537 (1980 to Hoffmann-La Roche).
In vitro comparative antifungal spectrum: S. Shadomy
et al., Sabouraudia 22, 7 (1984). Mechanism of action: A. Polak-Wyss
et al., ibid. 23, 433 (1985); A. Polak,
Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 544, 221 (1988). LC determn in pharmaceutical formulations: M. A. Czech
et al., J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 9, 1019 (1991). Series of articles on mode of action and clinical trials:
Clin. Exp. Dermatol. 17, Suppl. 1, 1-70 (1992). Review of pharmacology and clinical efficacy: M. Haria, H. M. Bryson,
Drugs 49, 103-120 (1995).
Properties: bp0.1 120°.
Boiling point: bp0.1 120°
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 78613-38-4
Manufacturers' Codes: Ro-14-4767/002
Trademarks: Loceryl (Roche)
Molecular Formula: C21H35NO.HCl
Molecular Weight: 353.97
Percent Composition: C 71.26%, H 10.25%, N 3.96%, O 4.52%, Cl 10.02%
Therap-Cat: Antifungal (topical).
Keywords: Antifungal (Synthetic).