Dipyrithione (CAS No: 3696-28-4) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Pyrithione zinc. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Omadine disulfide, Bispyrithione
CAS No: 3696-28-4
PubChem CID: 3109
Mol Formula: C10H8N2O2S2
Mol Weight: 252.3 g/mol
Used in API: Pyrithione zinc
IUPAC Name: 1-oxido-2-[(1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-2-yl)disulfanyl]pyridin-1-ium
API Intermediate Description: Dipyrithione, a bactericidal and fungicidal pyrithione derivate, was formulated as Crimanex anti-dandruff shampoo, but is no longer available. It is currently used as a pesticide, and not used in any FDA approved drug products. Interestingly, dipyrithione has been studied and shown to have cytotoxic and potent broad-spectrum antitumor activity, which suggests a potential basis for an anticancer drug development. Pyrithione derivatives, such as [DB06815] and sodium pyrithione, are widely used as cosmetic preservatives and as anti-dandruff agents in shampoos. It may be combined with other ingredients, such as triclosan to serve as antifungal and antibacterial skin treatments.
