butoconazole

Description: Butoconazole (RS-35887) is a synthetic imidazole analog with fungistatic/antifungal properties. It is an effective therapy for vulvovaginal candidiasis for women who prefer solid-type vaginal preparations. Butoconazole interferes with steroid biosynthesis by inhibiting the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, thereby changing the fungal cell membrane lipid composition. This alters cell permeability and leads to growth inhibition.

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Related CAS#: 64872-76-0 (free); 64872-77-1 (nitrate)