Tolnaftate is used to study the mechanism of ergosterol (sterol) biosynthesis at the rate-limiting step of squalene epoxidase inhibition. Tolnaftate is clinically used to treat cutaneous infections such as athlete?s foot, jock itch, and ringworm1. It also has been used as a comparator compound for antifungal efficiency studies.
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Solubility
Soluble in chloroform at 50 mg/ml. Sparingly soluble in ethanol or methanol
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C
RUO – Research Use Only
Craig Knox et. al. DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for omics research on drugs. Nucleic Acids Research. 2011, 39, D1035-D1041.
J Pannu et. al. NB-002, a novel nanoemulsion with broad antifungal activity against dermatophytes, other filamentous fungi, and Candida albicans. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2011, 53, (8), 3273-3279.