TOLNAFTATE
Tolnaftate
Tolnaftate is a synthetic over-the-counter anti-fungal agent. It may come as a cream, powder, spray, or liquid aerosol, and is used to treat jock itch, athlete’s foot and ringworm. It is sold under several brand names, most notably Tinactin and Odor Eaters.
- IUPACName
- O-2-naphthyl methyl(3-methylphenyl)thiocarbamate
- CASNumber
- 2398-96-1
- MolecularFormula
- C19H17NOS
- Synonyms
- 2-naphthyl n-methyl-n-(3-tolyl)thionocarbamate;METHYL 3-TOLYLTHIOCARBAMIC ACID O-NAPHTHALEN-2-YL ESTER;METHYL-[3-METHYLPHENYL]-CARBAMOTHIOIC ACID O-2-NAPHTHYL ESTER;TOLNAFRATE;TOLNAFTATE;Aftate;Carbamothioic acid, methyl(3-methylphenyl)-, O-2-naphthalenyl ester;Carbanilic acid, m,N-dimethylthio-, O-2-naphthyl ester
- Application
- Tolnaftate topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections. Tolnaftate is also used, along with other antifungals, to treat infections of the nails, scalp, palms, and soles of the feet. The powder and powder aerosol may be used to prevent athlete's foot.
