Ethacridine lactate

Ethacridine lactate (CAS 1837-57-6) is an acridine-derived antiseptic compound, commercially known under the trade names Rivanol, Acrinol, Ethodin, and Flavitrol. It carries no assigned E-code. The compound is classified as a pharmaceutical intermediate with established biocidal activity against gram-positive and select gram-negative bacteria.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ethacridine lactate serves as an active antiseptic ingredient in topical wound care formulations, where it disrupts bacterial cell membranes to inhibit microbial growth. It is also employed in obstetric applications as an intra-amniotic agent and appears in veterinary antiseptic preparations targeting skin and mucous membrane infections.

Ethacridine lactate is supplied as a pharmaceutical-grade solid. Manufacturers sourcing this material should verify compliance with applicable REACH registration requirements and confirm adherence to relevant national pharmacopoeial monographs. Procurement teams should request a full certificate of analysis and confirm batch-level purity documentation prior to order placement.