Description / Application
Tavaborole is a member of the class of benzoxaboroles that is 1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2,1-benzoxaborole substituted at position 5 by a fluoro group. A topical antifungal agent used for the treatment of onychomycosis (fungal infection of the toenails and fingernails). It has a role as an antifungal agent, a protein synthesis inhibitor and an EC 6.1.1.4 (leucine--tRNA ligase) inhibitor. It is an organofluorine compound and a benzoxaborole.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 5-Fluorobenzo[C][1,2]oxaborol-1(3H)-ol |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H6BFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 151.93 |
| MFCD | MFCD10699483 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |