| Iupacname | 3,4-Dibutoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione |
|---|---|
| Othernames | Squaric acid dibutyl ester; SADBE |
Dibutyl squarate (also known as squaric acid dibutyl ester or SADBE) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H18O4. It is the dibutyl derivative of squaric acid.
Medically, it is used for the treatment of warts[1] and for treating alopecia areata or alopecia totalis (autoimmune hair loss) through topical immunotherapy involving the production of an allergic rash.[2][3] Dibutyl squarate is currently undergoing trials for use in treating herpes labialis (cold sores).[4]
References
- ^ Silverberg, Nanette B.; Lim, Joseph K.; Paller, Amy S.; Mancini, Anthony J. (2000). "Squaric acid immunotherapy for warts in children". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 42 (5): 803–808. doi:10.1067/mjd.2000.103631. PMID 10775858
- ^ Yoshimasu, Takashi & Furukawa, Fukumi (2016). "Modified immunotherapy for alopecia areata". Autoimmunity Reviews. 15 (7): 664–667. doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2016.02.021. PMID 26932732
- ^ Holzer, A. M.; Kaplan, L. L.; Levis, W. R. (2006). "Haptens as drugs: contact allergens are powerful topical immunomodulators". J. Drugs Dermatol.. 5 (5): 410–416. PMID 16703776
- ^ Kimball, Alexandra (5 May 2017), "A Clinical Trial to Test the Safety and Efficacy of Squaric Acid Dibutyl Ester for the Treatment of Herpes Labialis"