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| Zinc pyrithione | |
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| IUPAC name | bis(2-pyridylthio)zinc 1,1'-dioxide |
| Other names | ZnP, pyrithione zinc, zinc OMADINE |
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| CAS number | 13463-41-7 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H8N2O2S2Zn |
| Molar mass | 317.70 g/mol |
| Appearance | colourless solid |
| Melting point |
240 °C (decomp.) 1 |
| Boiling point |
decomp. |
| Solubility in water | 8 ppm (pH 7) |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Zinc pyrithione is a coordination complex of zinc. This colourless solid is used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. This coordination complex, which has many names, was first reported in the 1930s.23
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Structure of the compound
The pyrithione ligands, which are formally monoanions, are chelated to Zn2+ via oxygen and sulfur centers. In the crystalline state, zinc pyrithione exists as a centrosymmetric dimer (see figure). Each zinc is bonded to two sulfur and three oxygen centers.4 In solution, however, the dimers dissociate via scission of one Zn-O bond.
Pyrithione is the conjugate base derived from 2-mercaptopyridine-N-oxide (CAS# 1121-31-9), a derivative of pyridine-N-oxide.
Uses
Medical
Zinc pyrithione is best known for its use in treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It also has antibacterial properties and is effective against many pathogens from the streptococcus and staphylococcus class. Its other medical applications include treatments of psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, fungus, athletes foot, dry skin, atypical dermatitis, tinea, and vitiligo.
Zinc pyrithione is approved for over-the-counter topical use in the United States as a treatment for dandruff. It is the active ingredient in several anti-dandruff shampoos such as Head & Shoulders. However, in its industrial forms and strengths, it may be harmful by contact or ingestion.
In paint
Due to its low solubility in water (8 ppm at neutral pH), zinc pyrithione is suitable for use in outdoor paints and other products that provide protection against mildew and algae. It is an effective algaecide. It is chemically incompatible with paints relying on metal carboxylate curing agents. When used in latex paints and the water contains high amount of iron, a sequestering agent that will preferentially bind the iron ions is needed. Its decomposition by ultraviolet light is slow, providing years of protection even against direct sunlight.
In sponges
Zinc pyrithione is also used as an antibacterial treatment for household sponges, most notably by the 3M Corporation.5
Mechanism of action
Its antifungal effect is proposed to derive from its ability to disrupt membrane transport by blocking the proton pump that energizes the transport mechanism.6 Fungi are capable of inactivating pyrithione in low concentrations.citation needed
References
- ^ Thieme Chemistry (Hrsg.): Römpp Online. Version 3.1. Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart 2007.
- ^ "astate.edu". Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ "What is Skin Zinc?". Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ Barnett, B. L.; Kretschmar, H. C.; Hartman, F. A. (1977). "Structural characterization of bis(N-oxopyridine-2-thionato)zinc(II)". Inorg. Chem. 16 (8): 1834–1838. doi:.
- ^ Notice of Filing a Pesticide Petition to Establish
- ^ Chandler CJ, Segel IH (1978). "Mechanism of the antimicrobial action of pyrithione: effects on membrane transport, ATP levels, and protein synthesis". Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 14 (1): 60–8. PMID 28693, http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=28693.
External links
- Some toxicity information on industrial uses
- Article Omni Brain: Dandruff Shampoo to Calm Seizures, Apr. 2007
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