NAME :- TOLNAFTATE
IUPAC NAME :- O-2-naphthyl methyl(3-methylphenyl)thiocarbamate
CAS NO. :- 2398-96-1
FORMULA :- C19H17NOS
SYNONYMS :- 2-naphthyl n-methyl-n-(3-tolyl)thionocarbamate;METHYL 3-TOLYLTHIOCARBAMIC ACID O-NAPHTHALEN-2-YL ESTER;METHYL-[3-METHYLPHENYL]-CARBAMOTHIOIC ACID O-2-NAPHTHYL ESTER;TOLNAFRATE;TOLNAFTATE;Aftate;Carbamothioic acid, methyl(3-methylphenyl)-, O-2-naphthalenyl ester;Carbanilic acid, m,N-dimethylthio-, O-2-naphthyl ester
APPLICATION :- Tolnaftate topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections. Tolnaftate is also used, along with other antifungals, to treat infections of the nails, scalp, palms, and soles of the feet. The powder and powder aerosol may be used to prevent athlete's foot.
DESCRIPTION :- Tolnaftate is a synthetic over-the-counter anti-fungal agent. It may come as a cream, powder, spray, or liquid aerosol, and is used to treat jock itch, athletes foot and ringworm. It is sold under several brand names, most notably Tinactin and Odor Eaters.