Docosanol
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Docosanol
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CAS No:
30303-65-2
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Formula:
C22H46O
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Chemical Name:
Docosanol
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Synonyms:
Docosanol
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CAS No:
Characteristics
20.2
9
Liquid; OtherSolid; OtherSolid, Liquid; PelletsLargeCrystals; PelletsLargeCrystals, OtherSolid
0.8063 g/ml at 75 deg C; 0.7986 g/ml at 85 deg C; 0.7911 g/ml at 95 deg C
65 - 72 °C
180 deg C at 0.22 mm Hg
1.96e-05 g/L
Store at or below 25 deg C (77 deg F). Protect from freezing.
6.1X10-8 mm Hg (est)
Drug Function and Efficacy
Docosanol is a saturated fatty alcohol reported to have inhibitory activity against enveloped viruses, including herpes simplex virus.
This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)