8-Hydroxyquinoline
8-Hydroxyquinoline Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
8-Hydroxyquinoline is a heterocyclic phenol and derivative of quinoline with antiseptic, disinfectant, and pesticide properties. It is used as a stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide, where it is sometimes added in cosmetic products.
8-Hydroxyquinoline acts as a biocide to eliminate bacteria and fungi .
| Trade Name | 8-Hydroxyquinoline |
| Generic | Oxyquinoline |
| Oxyquinoline Other Names | 8-Hydroxyquinoline, hydroxybenzopyridine, Hydroxyquinoline, oxine, Oxyquinoline, Phenopyridine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C9H7NO |
| Weight | Average: 145.158 Monoisotopic: 145.052763851 |
| Groups | Approved, Vet approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
8-Hydroxyquinoline is a medication used in combination with other medications to restore vaginal pH.
8-Hydroxyquinoline is used as a biocidal component of several over the counter products. These products are marketed for the purposes of inhibiting abnormal biological growth in the vagina and restoring natural pH.
8-Hydroxyquinoline is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Gingival Bleeding, Gingival Retraction, Hemostasis
How 8-Hydroxyquinoline works
The mechanism by which oxyquinoline exerts its biocidal effect is unknown.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Elimination Route
8-Hydroxyquinoline is excreted in both the primarily in the urine with some in the bile .
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