| Description | Amylmetacresol (5-Methyl-2-Pentylphenol) is used in the treatment of sore throat or 'acute sore throat', pharyngitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis. As well as in the treatment of influenza A and SARS-CoV. |
| Synonyms | 戊甲酚, 5-Methyl-2-Pentylphenol |
| molecular weight | 178.27 |
| Molecular formula | C12H18O |
| CAS | 1300-94-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/mL (336.56 mM) |
| References | 1. Mcnally D, et al, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of a single dose of an amylmetacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol plus lidocaine lozenge or a hexylresorcinol lozenge for the treatment of acute sore throat due to upper respiratory tract infection[J]. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Société canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques, 2012, 15(2):281. |