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Piroctone Olamine

CAS No.: 68890-66-4
Molecular Weight: 298.42 g/mol
Chemical Formula C16H30N2O3

Piroctone Olamine or Piroctone Ethanolamine or 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2(1H)-pyridone Ethanolammonium Salt is a compound used in the treatment of fungal infections. It is often used in anti-dandruff shampoo.

General Properties and Specifications of Piroctone Olamine or Piroctone Ethanolamine or 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2(1H)-pyridone Ethanolammonium Salt:
Appearance: White or slightly yellow crystalline powder.
Odor: Characteristic.
Assay: 99% minimum.
Loss on Drying: 0.3% maximum.
Sulfated Ash: 0.2% maximum
pH: 8.5 to 10 in 1% aqueous suspension @ 20C.
Melting Point: 134C to 138C.
Solubility: Soluble in Chloroform and Methanol.
Storage: Room temperature. Preferably refrigerate.