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Cantharidin

Drug
Cantharidin is an odorless, colorless fatty substance of the terpenoid class, which is secreted by many species of blister beetles. Its main current use in pharmacology is treating molluscum contagiosum and warts topically. Wikipedia
IUPAC ID: 2,6-Dimethyl-4,10-dioxatricyclo- [5.2.1.02,6]decane-3,5-dione
Hazard statements: H300, H315, H319, H335
Melting point: 212 °C (414 °F; 485 K)
Molar mass: 196.202 g·mol−1
Signal word: Danger