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L0380000

Levamisole hydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(−)-Tetramisole hydrochloride, (S)-(−)-6-Phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole hydrochloride, L(−)-2,3,5,6-Tetrahydro-6-phenylimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole hydrochloride, Levamisole hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2S · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.75
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
240-654-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4358988
MDL number:
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

levamisole

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

228-230 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cl.C1CN2C[C@@H](N=C2S1)c3ccccc3

InChI

1S/C11H12N2S.ClH/c1-2-4-9(5-3-1)10-8-13-6-7-14-11(13)12-10;/h1-5,10H,6-8H2;1H/t10-;/m1./s1

InChI key

LAZPBGZRMVRFKY-HNCPQSOCSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Levamisole hydrochloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Shows both immunostimulant and immunosuppressant effects, depending on several controllable factors. Very effective in treatment of ascariasis (hookworm infestation). Useful in chemotherapy of colorectal cancers, possibly due to its stimulation of IL-1 production and direct activation of macrophages.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Ana Mbokeleng Tsotetsi et al.
Tropical animal health and production, 45(3), 751-761 (2012-10-16)
The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal helminths, to detect the presence of anthelmintic resistance in livestock from small-scale farms and to determine the level of helminthosis awareness among small-scale farmers in Gauteng Province
Annemarie Rosan Kreeftmeijer-Vegter et al.
Expert opinion on drug delivery, 10(3), 293-300 (2013-01-08)
To develop an oral solid dosage form of levamisole suitable for the paediatric population in terms of dose accuracy, palatability, stability and ease of administration. Small undividable tablets (Ø5 - 8 mm) in four different strengths were manufactured to allow
David S Lindsay et al.
Veterinary parasitology, 196(1-2), 21-23 (2013-03-26)
Decoquinate is a quinolone anticoccidial approved for use in the prevention of intestinal coccidiosis in farm animals. This compound has good activity against Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in cell cultures. The drug acts on the parasites' mitochondria. The activity



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