EINECS: 204-767-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₇ClO₆
Synonyms: Spiro[benzofuran-2(3H),1'-[2]cyclohexene]-3,4'-dione,7-chloro-2',4,6-trimethoxy-6'-methyl-, (1'S-trans)-; 7-Chloro-2',4,6-trimethoxy-6'b-methylspiro[benzofuran-2(3H),1'-[2]cyclohexene]-3,4'-dione; Amudane; Curling factor; Fulcin; Fulvicin; Fulvicin P/G; Fulvicin U/F; Fulvidex; Fulvina; Fulvinil; Fulvistatin; Gricin; Grifulin; Grifulvin; Gris-PEG; Grisactin; Grisefulin; Griseofulvin, (+)-; Grisofulvin; Grisovin; Grysio; Idifulvin; Likuden; Polygris; Poncyl; Spirofulvin; Xuanjing;
Appearance: White to pale cream-colored crystalline powder. Odorless or almost odorless. Tasteless.
Molecular Weight: 352.77
Density: 1.38g/cm3
Boiling Point: 570.4°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 217-224℃
Flash Point: 228°C
Alpha: 354 o (C=1, DIMETHYLFORM)
Storage Temperature: 20°C
Refractive index: 1.565
Solubility: practically insoluble
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Usage: It is an antifungal drug. It is used both in animal and in humans, to treat rigworm infections of the skin and nails. It is derived from the mold Penicillium griseofulvum