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Ketoconazole

Also known as: Piperazine, 1-acetyl-4-[4-[[(2R,4S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]-, rel-, (+/-)-Ketoconazole, cis-1-Acetyl-4-[4-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]piperazine, Ethanone, 1-[4-[4-[[(2R,4S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]-, rel-, Piperazine, 1-acetyl-4-(4-((2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methoxy)phenyl)-, cis- (+7 more)

CAS 65277-42-1

Ketoconazole (CAS 65277-42-1) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H360F ***; H301; H373 **; H400; H410. Key regulatory status: 7 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
22
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
7
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 17 fields
Name
Ketoconazole
CAS Number
65277-42-1
Molecular Formula
C26H28Cl2N4O4
InChI Key
XMAYWYJOQHXEEK-OZXSUGGESA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
530.148761
Synonyms
Piperazine, 1-acetyl-4-[4-[[(2R,4S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]-, rel-(+/-)-Ketoconazolecis-1-Acetyl-4-[4-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]piperazineEthanone, 1-[4-[4-[[(2R,4S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]-, rel-Piperazine, 1-acetyl-4-(4-((2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methoxy)phenyl)-, cis-BRN 4303081EINECS 265-667-4XolegelKetozoleNizoral A-DKetoconazolumUNII-R9400W927I

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Repr. 1B; Acute Tox. 3 *; STOT RE 2 *; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1H360F ***; H301; H373 **; H400; H410GHS08; GHS06; GHS09Danger

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE WHO/JECFA 1 records
FieldValue
GHS Signal WordDANGER
GHS Hazard StatementsToxic if swallowed May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to endocrine system through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed Very toxic to aquatic life
Long-term EffectsThe substance may have effects on the endocrine system and liver. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Anti-dandruff

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 7 records
ListKeywordSource
pharmaceuticalUS International Trade CommissionCPCat
pharmaceuticalFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Europe; pharmaceuticalEuropean Medicines AgencyPROTECT ADR database
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruffDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
banned; Europe; Personal careEuropean CommissionCosIng

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 22 of 22 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
23.73uMAC50--NTP ICE endocrine
44.93uMAC50--NTP ICE endocrine
3.236e+4nMAC50/EC50/IC50--NTP ICE endocrine
5.888e+4nMAC50/EC50/IC50--NTP ICE endocrine
6.310e+4nMAC50/EC50/IC50--NTP ICE endocrine
6.400e+4nMAC50/EC50/IC50--NTP ICE endocrine
13.42uMACC--NTP ICE endocrine
29.41uMACC--NTP ICE endocrine
55uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP ICE adme parameters
R9400W927IUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.062fractionFu-HumanNTP ICE adme parameters
<3000nMIC25--NTP ICE endocrine
=166mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral
0unitlessModel Score--NTP ICE endocrine
0.015unitlessModel Score--NTP ICE endocrine
0.204unitlessModel Score--NTP ICE endocrine
=30mg/kg bw/dayNOECoralMouseToxValDB ECOTOX
<6.25mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB HESS
=100mg/kg/orgNOELoralRatToxValDB ECOTOX
0.0006unitlessRBA--NTP ICE endocrine
0.002unitlessRBA--NTP ICE endocrine
0.0055unitlessRBA--NTP ICE endocrine

Showing 22 of 22 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
active
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DailyMed KETOCONAZOLE
ChEMBL Phase
4
Adverse Events
592
Bioactivity
61
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole (CAS 65277-42-1) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Repr. 1B; Acute Tox. 3 *; STOT RE 2 *; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H360F ***; H301; H373 **; H400; H410. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole has 22 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 unitless. Source: NTP ICE endocrine.

What regulatory lists include Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including pharmaceutical, Europe; pharmaceutical, Canada; pharmaceutical, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Ketoconazole used in cosmetics?

Yes, Ketoconazole is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ketoconazole. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Ketoconazole come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Ketoconazole have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Ketoconazole is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H360F, H301, H373, H400, H410).

Is Ketoconazole used outside industrial chemicals?

Ketoconazole also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.