Imiquimod, 99%

Product Code. 15406139

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J63990.03

Description

CAS: 99011-02-6 | C14H16N4 | 240.31 g/mol

Imiquimod is a caspase 3 activator which acts as an immunomodulator and displays antiviral and anti-tumor activity. It is a patient-applied cream used for the treatment of genital warts and basal cell carcinoma. It is also used to cure actinic keratosis on the face and scalp. It belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers, which work by activating the immune system to fight abnormal skin growth.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 99011-02-6
• Molecular Formula: C14H16N4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 240.31
• MDL Number: MFCD00866946
• InChI Key: DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: imiquimod, aldara, zyclara, beselna, 1-2-methylpropyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinolin-4-amine, zartra, imiquimod acetate, 1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinolin-4-amine, 4-amino-1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo 4,5-c quinoline
• PubChem CID: 57469
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36704
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2-methylpropyl)imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine
• SMILES: CC(C)CN1C=NC2=C1C1=CC=CC=C1N=C2N

• Melting Point: 292°C to 294°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Merck Index: 144922
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide; Slightly soluble in water; Insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 240.31
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Imiquimod

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Imiquimod

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H300-Fatal if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P330-Rinse mouth.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Imiquimod

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only