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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H15NO3
Molecular Weight 149.1882
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of Trolamine

SMILES

OCCN(CCO)CCO

InChI

InChIKey=GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10/h8-10H,1-6H2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C6H15NO3
Molecular Weight 149.1882
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Trolamine, an organic compound, is the salt formed between triethanolamine and salicylic acid. It is widely used as a topical analgesic. 10% trolamine salicylate medical products sold over-the-counter such as are creams for temporarily relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, lumbago, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains. The FDA approved in 1958 otic solution drops containing triethanolamine polypeptide used in the ear to break down and loosen earwax was discontinued. Trolamine can enhance skin healing by recruiting macrophages and modifying the concentrations of various immunomodulators. Trolamine (Biafine; Genmedix Ltd, France) is commonly prescribed at the beginning of radiotherapy for preventing acute radiation-induced skin toxicity in China. Biafine has been studied in radiodermatitis and Phase 2 clinical trial has been initiated in 2016 by Sun Yat-sen University to establish the efficacy of trolamine (Biafine) for the management of radiation dermatitis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving IMRT.

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Inactive ingredient
Volu-Firm
Palliative
CERUMENEX

Doses

AEs

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Fill ear canal with ear drops of 10% triethanolamine Polypeptide Oleate-Condensate with the patient’s head tilted at a 45° angle. Insert cotton plug and allow to remain 15-30 minutes. Then gently flush with lukewarm water, using a soft rubber syringe (avoid excessive pressure). Exposure of skin outside the ear to the drug should be avoided. The procedure may be repeated if the first application fails to clear the impaction.
Route of Administration: Otic (auricular)
In Vitro Use Guide
Penetration of triethanolamine into artificial skin sebum and its uplift were measured using 0.1 M aqueous triethanolamine solution.
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
9O3K93S3TK
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version