CAS No. 65899-73-2

Batch: Purity:99.98
Tioconazole Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 1-[2-[(2-chlorothiophen-3-yl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]imidazole
CAS Number 65899-73-2
Molecular Formula

C16H13Cl3N2OS

Molecular Weight (MW) 387.71
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)C(CN2C=CN=C2)OCC3=C(SC=C3)Cl
InChIKey QXHHHPZILQDDPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biological Activity

Tioconazole is an imidazole derivative that functions as a broad-spectrum antifungal agent. It acts primarily by inhibiting lanosterol 14α-demethylase, a key enzyme involved in ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi. Disruption of ergosterol production leads to impaired cell membrane integrity, increased membrane permeability, and subsequent inhibition of fungal growth, making it effective against pathogens such as Candida and dermatophyte species. [1][2]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 78 mg/mL (201.18 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 78 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.