Imiquimod is an immune response modifier that acts as a toll-like receptor 7 agonist and is commonly used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas [1]. Imiquimod is also used topically to treat skin cancers as an alternative to surgery [2].
Technical information:
| Chemical Formula: | C14H16N4 | |
| CAS #: | 99011-02-6 | |
| Molecular Weight: | 240.3 | |
| Purity: | > 98% | |
| Appearance: | White | |
| Chemical Name: | 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine | |
| Solubility: | Up to 5 mM in DMSO | |
| Synonyms: | imidazoquinolines imiquimod Aldara;R 837;R-837;R837;Zyclara |
Shipping Condition: The product is shipped in a glass vial at ambient temperature.
Storage condition: For longer shelf life, store solid powder or DMSO solution at -20oC desiccated.
Reference:
| 1. | Sauder DN. Immunomodulatory and pharmacologic properties of imiquimod. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43(1 Pt 2):S6-11 Pubmed ID: 10861101 |
| 2. | Williams HC, et al. Surgery Versus 5% Imiquimod for Nodular and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma: 5-Year Results of the SINS Randomized Controlled Trial. J Invest Dermatol 2017;137(3):614-619 Pubmed ID: 27932240 |
Other Information:
Product Specification (pdf)
MSDS (pdf)
Certificate of Analysis is available upon request.