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Stereochemistry UNKNOWN
Molecular Formula C17H25NO2
Molecular Weight 275.3859
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 3
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MERADIMATE

SMILES

CC(C)C1CCC(C)CC1OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2N

InChI

InChIKey=SOXAGEOHPCXXIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C17H25NO2/c1-11(2)13-9-8-12(3)10-16(13)20-17(19)14-6-4-5-7-15(14)18/h4-7,11-13,16H,8-10,18H2,1-3H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Molecular Formula C17H25NO2
Molecular Weight 275.3859
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry MIXED
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 3
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including, http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/the-skin-cancer-foundations-guide-to-sunscreens

Menthyl anthranilate (meradimate) is an active ingredient used in sunscreen drug products for over-the-counter (OTC) human use. Maximum FDA-approved Concentration - 5%. Range of Protection - UVA2.

Approval Year

1970
61
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Preventing
Approved
8583
MDSOLARSCIENCES SPF40 ULTRA-SPORT

Approved Use

Helps prevent sunburn. Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection. Retains SPF after 80 minutes of activity in the water or sweating
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Incidence and care of environmental dermatoses in the high-altitude region of ladakh, India.
2013-03
Comprehensive review of ultraviolet radiation and the current status on sunscreens.
2012-09
Sunscreen use in photodermatoses.
2006-01
Patents

Patents

EP1345630 A1
1
US4418208 A
3

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours.
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
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Name Type Language
MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
INCI   MI  
INCI  
Preferred Name English
MERADIMATE
INN   MART.   USAN   USP   USP-RS   WHO-DD  
USAN   INN  
Official Name English
CYCLOHEXANOL, 5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)-, 2-AMINOBENZOATE
Systematic Name English
MERADIMATE [USAN]
Common Name English
MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE [MI]
Common Name English
MERADIMATE [MART.]
Common Name English
meradimate [INN]
Common Name English
MERADIMATE [USP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
ANTHRANILIC ACID, P-MENTH-3-YL ESTER
Common Name English
Meradimate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
MERADIMATE [USP-RS]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C851
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CFR 21 CFR 352.10
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CFR 21 CFR 352.20
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Code System Code Type Description
DRUG CENTRAL
4444
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
205-129-8
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USAN
LL-22
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INN
7981
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DAILYMED
J9QGD60OUZ
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DRUG BANK
DB11096
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1381742
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EVMPD
SUB89716
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1597075
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CAS
134-09-8
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID3047895
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RXCUI
91324
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SMS_ID
300000027749
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MERCK INDEX
m7178
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WIKIPEDIA
MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
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FDA UNII
J9QGD60OUZ
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PUBCHEM
8633
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NCI_THESAURUS
C87223
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