Butenafine (CED0011633)

Butenafine belongs to the naphthalenes, a class of benzenoids within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C23H27N and an average molecular weight of 317.47 g/mol. In terms of biological activity, it acts as an inhibitor or modulator of squalene monooxygenase (SQLE) and targets squalene epoxidase ERG1. The compound is associated with 11 recorded sources. Within the category of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used as an antifungal for dermatological use. In food and food processing applications, it is used for food preservation. Other recorded sources include household cleaning and consumer products, specifically tobacco smoke filters, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, including electrodes, hybrid capacitors, antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. The recorded route of exposure for this substance is topical.