Glycofurol (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Glycofural; Tetraglycol; Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol polyethylene glycol ether

Definition
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Glycofurol, is a substance used in cosmetic preparations as a solvent and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

In pharmacy, glycofurol is used as a solvent for interavenously applied preparations (Allhenn D et al.2011).

Furthermore, glycofurol is a well tolerated gel base for topical pharmaceuticals e.g. for topical naproxen (Barakat NS 2010)

Literature
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  1. Allhenn D et al.(2011) Microsphere preparation using the untoxic solvent glycofurol. Pharm Res 28:563-571.
  2. Barakat NS (2010) Evaluation of glycofurol-based gel as a new vehicle for topical application of naproxen. AAPS PharmSciTech 11:1138-1146.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020