Acrisorcin

Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide.^[1] It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.^[2]

Acrisorcin

Combination of
9-Aminoacridine	Antiseptic
4-Hexylresorcinol	Antiseptic
Clinical data
ATC code	none
Identifiers
CAS Number	7527-91-5 N
PubChem CID	24144
ChemSpider	22568 Y
UNII	2U918O4BEV
KEGG	D02759 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1201038 N
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID10226234
ECHA InfoCard	100.028.536
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History

Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name Akrinol, which has since been discontinued. It was developed at Indiana State University in 1961.^[3]

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.^[3]