Scientific Discussions | Master's Thesis on Crotamiton Derivatives:

The College of Pharmacy at the University of Basrah successfully discussed a scientific Master's thesis titled: (Synthesis and Characterization of Some Crotamiton Derivatives), which was formally presented by the student researcher Haitham Abdul-Sada Hassan.

The academic thesis encompassed a highly specialized scientific study primarily focusing on synthesizing new functional chemical compounds exclusively derived from the parent compound (Crotamiton). Initially, a theoretical Molecular Docking analysis was comprehensively conducted on these newly synthesized derivatives.

Subsequently, the scientifically synthesized compounds were accurately diagnosed and characterized in the advanced laboratory setting using several modern analytical techniques, inherently including: Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Visible), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and Mass Spectrometry. Finally, the biological activity of these various derivatives was accurately measured against different prevalent types of bacteria and fungi, predominantly targeting the (Candida albicans) fungus.

The main ultimate objective of the entire study was to fundamentally explore how to significantly improve and optimally increase the antibacterial and antifungal effectiveness of the unique chemical compounds derived from Crotamiton. This targeted scientific approach aims to greatly expand the drug's utility, especially since the original Crotamiton chemical compound is conventionally used in medicine practically only for treating scabies.

❧ We warmly congratulate the researcher and the college on this valuable academic accomplishment ☙