UNSPSC 51241224: Anthralin or dithranol

This classification denotes an anti-psoriatic agent with the molecular formula C14H10O3, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier U8CJK0JH5M, chemically known as 1,8,9-anthracenetriol but generally known as anthralin, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 2202. Anthralin most often comes in base and triacetate forms. European Medicines Agency schedules Dithranol in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB06332MIG.

The term DITHRANOL is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see WHO INN reference publication, Volume 32, No 10 1978, List 18). World Health Organization schedules anthralin in its Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification. Anthralin or dithranol bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0003166 and NCI Concept Code C28827. SMILES: O=C1C2C(CC3C1C(O)CCC3)CCCC2O.

UNSPSC 51241224 Anthralin or dithranol is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The two recent opportunities posted to this code are for liquid aluminum sulfate used in municipal wastewater treatment and for medical aid supplies including first aid kits and antiseptic products for a fire rescue department — neither of which is anthralin or dithranol, a pharmaceutical compound used topically to treat psoriasis and other skin conditions. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope.

The City of Austin posted an IFB on July 27, 2026 for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) delivery to Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility, due August 25, 2026, with an estimated annual quantity of 179,200 gallons at 47–49% concentration for phosphorus removal; the solicitation applies local business and small business preference discounts (5% and 3%, respectively, depending on bid size) and requires NSF approval and AWWA B403 compliance. The City of Tampa posted an ITB on April 24, 2026 for medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, bandages, pain relievers, and emergency blankets for the Fire Rescue Department, with an estimated department budget of $100,000 and set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering 5% bid discounts (capped at $10,000 and $20,000, respectively). The code mismatch between the nominal pharmaceutical scope and these chemical and medical supply solicitations suggests either miscoding by the issuing bodies or that this particular code sees minimal procurement activity under its intended category.