Cantharidin

CAS 56-25-7

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Cantharidin appears as brown to black powder or plates or scales. Formerly used as a counterirritant and vesicant. Used for the removal of warts. Used as an experimental anti tumor agent. Active ingredient in spanish fly, a reputed aphrodisiac. (EPA, 1998)

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Therapeutic category

Darmatolgy

Systematic Name

(1R,2S,6R,7S)-2,6-dimethyl-4,10-dioxatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane-3,5-dione

Molecular Formula

C10H12O4C10H12O4

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