Chloroxine is a defined organic compound recorded by PubChem as Chloroxine. Its molecular formula is C9H5Cl2NO, and its relative molecular mass is approximately 214.04 g/mol. Chloroxine is a monohydroxyquinoline that is quinolin-8-ol in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 7 have been substituted by chlorine. A synthetic antibacterial prepared by chlorination of quinolin-8-ol, it is used for the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an antiseborrheic and an antifungal drug.
Its biological or pharmacological significance is governed by the specific molecular form and the interactions described above; dose, exposure route, formulation, and metabolism determine whether an observed effect is therapeutic, toxicological, or simply physicochemical. Major uses may include medicinal or biochemical research, analytical reference standards, impurity and stability testing, formulation studies, and regulated manufacturing where identity and purity are controlled.
