Piroctone olamine

Also known as: Piroctone ethanolamine salt, Octopirox, Octopirox olamine, 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone 2-aminoethanol (1:1), 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one - 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

Piroctone olamine (CAS 68890-66-4) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H30N2O3 and a molecular weight of 298.421 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 130 - 135ºC, a boiling point of 344.1ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1 g/cm3 at 21.5 °C and a flash point of 161.9ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 68890-66-4
Jingsj CID: J-1960063-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₀N₂O₃
Molecular Weight: 298.421 g/mol
Category: Ketones
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	130 - 135ºC
Boiling Point	344.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1 g/cm3 at 21.5 °C
Flash Point	161.9ºC
Exact Mass	298.225647
PSA	88.48000
LogP	2.64650
Storage Conditions	2-8°C

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Antifungal[1]
Additional Information	[1]. Youn HJ, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Cream Containing Climbazole/Piroctone Olamine for Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Single-Center, Open-Label Split-Face Clinical Study. Ann Dermatol. 2016 Dec;28(6):733-739. [2]. do Couto FM, et al. Antifungal activity of the piroctone olamine in experimental intra-abdominal candidiasis. Springerplus. 2016 Apr 16;5:468.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Piroctone olamine?

The CAS number of Piroctone olamine is 68890-66-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Piroctone olamine?

Piroctone olamine has molecular formula C16H30N2O3 and molecular weight 298.421 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Piroctone olamine?

For Piroctone olamine, Upstream Products: 2-Aminopyridine.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Piroctone olamine (CAS 68890-66-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1960063-5 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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