Miconazole
Synonyms
1H-Imidazole, 1-(2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-((2,4-dichlorophenyl)methoxy)ethyl)-;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 22916-47-8
EINECS: 245-324-5
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C18H14Cl4N2O
Molecular Weight: 416.13
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
dog intravenous LD50 |
60mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
220mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
80mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
519mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
349mg/kg[1] |
|
rat intravenous LD50 |
105mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
550mg/kg[1] |
Reproductive effect[1].
Human Toxicity
Table 2 Human toxicity values
|
infant intravenous TDLo |
104mg/kg/4D-I[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antimicrobial agent.
Use as pharmaceutical ingredient (antifungal agent) (For reference only.).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 22916-47-8, Miconazole
Update: 20200830(1);