Diphenylcyclopropenone

Diphenylcyclopropenone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,3-Diphenylcycloprop-2-en-1-one
Other names
Diphencyprone, DPCP, DPC
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.011.772
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C15H10O/c16-15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(15)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
  • O=C2C(=C2\c1ccccc1)\c3ccccc3
Properties
C15H10O
Molar mass 206.244 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Diphenylcyclopropenone (diphencyprone) is a topically administered experimental drug intended for treating alopecia areata and alopecia totalis. Topical immunotherapy using diphenylcyclopropenone may also be an effective treatment option for recalcitrant warts. It is not approved by either the Food and Drug Administration or the European Medicines Agency.