INTRODUCTION
Ciclopirox Olamine (CPO) is the N-oxide of a 2 -hydroxy pyridine derivative that carries antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is composed of 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone combined with 2 aminoethanol (olamine) in a 1:1 ratio. It works through a multifaceted mechanism of action that primarily disrupts the fungal cell’s metabolic function by inhibiting essential enzymes through its ability to create large polyvalent cation through chelation. It exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, hence often formulated as cream, lotion, or nail lacquer.
Manufacture
CPO is manufactured by reacting Ciclopirox base with equimolar ethanolamine in a suitable solvent under controlled temperature to form the salt.The product is then crystallized, filtered, washed, and dried to obtain the final active pharmaceutical ingredient.
| Synonyms | 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4- methyl- compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1) |
| CAS no. | 41621-49-2 |
| EINECS no. | 255-464-9 |
| Molecular formula | C12H17NO2 · C2H7NO |
| Molecular weight | 268.35 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
CPO is a versatile and effective antifungal agent with a well-established safety profile. Its ability to disrupt fungal cell metabolism and membrane integrity makes it a valuable treatment option for a range of fungal infections.
| It is commonly formulated in creams, lotions, gels, shampoos, and nail lacquers. |
| It is used primarily in treatment of fungal infections of the skin, including tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea cruris(jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), and the nails (onychomycosis). |
| Clinically, ciclopirox 1% cream, lotion, and 0.77% topical suspension are indicated for the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis. |
| In dosage of 0.7 %– 1.6% it provides relief of symptoms such as itching, redness. |
| It exerts its anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase (COX). |
| Ciclopirox Olamine can be used to study the regulatory mechanisms of metal homeostasis in cells and its effects on cellular processes. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | White or Pale-yellow crystalline powder |
| Solubility | – | Sparingly soluble in water, very soluble in Ethanol (96%) & in Methylene Dichloride , slightly soluble in Ethyl Acetate, practically insoluble in Cyclohexanone |
| Identification (IR) | % | Should match with standard |
| Thin layer chromatography | – | Should pass test |
| Appearance of the solution | – | Should pass test |
| ph (In mixture with water 1:1000) | – | 8.0 – 9.0 |
| Loss on drying | % | Max 1.5 |
| Residue on Ignition | % | Max 0.1 |
| Related substance | ||
| Impurity A at 220 nm | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Impurity B at 220 nm | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Impurity C at 220 nm | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Unspecified Impurities | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Sum of impurities other than B at 298 nm | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Assay ( Potentiometry) | ||
| 2- Aminoethanol | % | 22.2 -23.3 |
| Ciclopirox | % | 76.0 -78.5 |
| Residual Solvents | ||
| Ethyl Acetate | ppm | NMT 5000 |
| Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) | ppm | NMT 5 |
| Hexane | ppm | NMT 290 |
| Methanol | ppm | NMT 3000 |
STORAGE & PRECAUTION
Store at ambient conditions
PACKING
25 kg drum
REACH Status
REACH registered
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