Triclocarban is an antibacterial agent used in liquid soaps and body washes. Triclocarban, with the chemical formula C13H9Cl3N2O is an antibacterial agent that is particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Triclocarban is a triclosan analog with an antibacterial activity. Triclocarban exerts its effect by inhibiting the activity of enoyl-(acyl-carrier protein) (ACP) reductase, which is ubiquitously distributed in bacteria, fungi and various plants. ACP reductase catalyzes the last step in each cycle of fatty acid elongation in the type II fatty acid synthase systems. As a result, this agent interrupts cell membrane synthesis and leads to bacterial growth inhibition.
- Primary indication
- Triclocarban (TCC), or 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide, is an antibacterial agent used in bar and liquid soaps and body washes.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C13H9Cl3N2O · 315.58 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 2005
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ICUTUKXCWQYESQ-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESClC1=CC=C(NC(=O)NC2=CC(Cl)=C(Cl)C=C2)C=C1What you can answer from here — as of September 13, 2026
Which drugs share a target with Triclocarban, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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