clioquinol

English

Chemical structure of clioquinol.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌklaɪ.oʊˈkwɪ.nɒl/

Noun

clioquinol (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A synthetic antimicrobial compound of the 8-hydroxyquinoline family, used mainly as a topical antifungal and antibacterial agent in the treatment of certain skin conditions.

Synonyms

• iodochlorhydroxyquin
• iodochlorohydroxyquinoline
• quinoform