Synonym(s)
Glycofural; Tetraglycol; Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol polyethylene glycol ether
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
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)
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Allhenn D et al.(2011) Microsphere preparation using the untoxic solvent glycofurol. Pharm Res 28:563-571.
- Barakat NS (2010) Evaluation of glycofurol-based gel as a new vehicle for topical application of naproxen. AAPS PharmSciTech 11:1138-1146.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer