Chlorquinaldol is a defined organic compound recorded by PubChem as Chlorquinaldol. Its molecular formula is C10H7Cl2NO, and its relative molecular mass is approximately 228.07 g/mol. Chlorquinaldol is a monohydroxyquinoline that is quinolin-8-ol which is substituted by a methyl group at position 2 and by chlorine at positions 5 and 7. An antifungal and antibacterial, it was formerly used for topical treatment of skin conditions and vaginal infections. It has a role as an antiprotozoal drug, an antibacterial drug and an antiseptic 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.
