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Catalog Number:
37958
CAS Number:
99011-02-6
Imiquimod
Purity:
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
1-Isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, 4-Amino-1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline
Hazmat
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Product Information
Synonyms
1-Isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, 4-Amino-1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline
CAS Number
99011-02-6
Purity
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C14H16N4
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00866946
PubChem ID
57469
Melting Point
296 - 301 °C
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder
Conditions
Store at 2 - 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
1-Isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, 4-Amino-1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline
CAS Number
99011-02-6
Purity
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C14H16N4
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00866946
PubChem ID
57469
Melting Point
296 - 301 °C
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder
Conditions
Store at 2 - 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
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Applications

Imiquimod is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Topical Treatments: Commonly used in dermatology, Imiquimod is effective for treating skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma, providing a non-invasive alternative to surgery.
  • Immune Response Modulation: It acts as an immune response modifier, stimulating the body's immune system to fight off certain viral infections, making it valuable in the treatment of warts and other viral skin lesions.
  • Research in Oncology: Imiquimod is being studied for its potential in cancer immunotherapy, helping to enhance the effectiveness of other cancer treatments by boosting local immune responses against tumors.
  • Vaccine Development: Its properties are being explored in vaccine formulations, where it serves as an adjuvant to improve the immune response to vaccines, particularly in enhancing the efficacy of cancer vaccines.
  • Cosmetic Applications: Due to its skin-rejuvenating properties, it is also being investigated for use in cosmetic products aimed at improving skin texture and reducing signs of aging.

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