Miconazole is an imidazole antifungal compound that inhibits ergosterol synthesis and fungal cell wall formation. Miconazole is clinically used to treat fungal infections and is especially active against Candida. Miconazole also exhibits anti-angiogenic activities, decreasing expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in breast cancer and glioma cells. Additionally, this compound may inhibit glucocorticoid receptors.
| Cas No. | 22832-87-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C18H14Cl4N2 • HNO3 |
| Formula Wt. | 479.15 |
| Chemical Name | 1-[2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)- methoxy]ethyl]-1H-imidazole nitrate |
| IUPAC Name | 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methoxy]ethyl]imidazole;nitric acid |
| Synonym | Alforix; Albistat; Conoderm; Daktarin; Fungiderm; Monistat; Vodol |
| Melting Point | 170°C °r 184-185°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol (13 mg/mL), ethanol (3 mg/mL). Practically insoluble in water. |
| Appearance | White or almost white powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | M3310 Info Sheet PDF |
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Duret C, Daujat-Chavanieu M, Pascussi JM, et al. Ketoconazole and miconazole are antagonists of the human glucocorticoid receptor: consequences on the expression and function of the constitutive androstane receptor and the pregnane X receptor. Mol Pharmacol. 2006 Jul;70(1):329-39. PMID: 16608920.
