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imiquimod

CHEBI:CHEBI_36704

Definition

An imidazoquinoline fused [4,5-c] carrying isobutyl and amino substituents at N-1 and C-4 respectively. A prescription medication, it acts as an immune response modifier and is used to treat genital warts, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C14H16N4
Molecular Mass
240.304
Charge
0
SMILES
C1=2C=CC=CC2N=C(C=3N=CN(C13)CC(C)C)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H16N4/c1-9(2)7-18-8-16-12-13(18)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)17-14(12)15/h3-6,8-9H,7H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,17)
InChIKey
DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine
  • 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine
  • 4-Amino-1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo(4,5-c)quinoline
  • imiquimod
  • Imiquimod
  • imiquimodum
  • R 837

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
59943
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CHEBI:36704

Additional References

Wikipedia:Imiquimod

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