Ciclopirox

About Ciclopirox

Ciclopirox is a high-purity reference standard of Ciclopirox carrying the CAS registry number 29342-05-0. The compound has the formula C12H17NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 207.27 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2-one. Alternative names: HOE 296b and HOE-296b.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Laboratories use this Ciclopirox standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ciclopirox
Catalogue No.	VQ-024962
CAS Number	29342-05-0
IUPAC name	6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₇NO₂
Molecular weight	207.27 g/mol
Exact mass	207.1259
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SCKYRAXSEDYPSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=O)N(C(=C1)C2CCCCC2)O
PubChem CID	2749

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	HOE 296b, 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-, HOE-296b, 6-Cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone, 2(1H)-Pyridone, 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-, 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one, Dafnegin CSC, Ciclopiroxolamine, 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one, 6-Cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone, HOE296b

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302+H312+H332Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P321, P330, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ciclopirox?

The CAS Registry Number of Ciclopirox is 29342-05-0. It is also known as HOE 296b, 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-, HOE-296b.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ciclopirox?

Ciclopirox has the molecular formula C12H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 207.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2-one.

What is Ciclopirox used for?

Ciclopirox is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ciclopirox. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ciclopirox can I order?

We supply Ciclopirox in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ciclopirox?

Yes. Every lot of Ciclopirox is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ciclopirox be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ciclopirox is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.