Oxyclozanide |
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| CAS No. |
[2277-92-1] |
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| Chemical Name |
3, 3’, 5, 5’, 6-pentachloro-2’-hydroxysalicylanilide |
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| Molecular Formula |
C13H6Cl5NOl3 |
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| Molecular Weight |
401.5 |
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| Appearance |
A pale cream or cream coloured powder |
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| Identification |
IR Absorption Spectrum
Light Abrsorption (250 to 350 nm)
Melting Point (208°C) |
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| Ionisaable Chlorine |
0.25% max. |
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| Related Substance |
Complies (by HPLC) |
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| Loss on Drying |
1.0% max. |
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| Sulphated Ash |
0.2% max. |
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| Assay |
98% to 101% |
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| Therapeutic Category |
Anthelmintic |
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| Uses |
Oxyclozanide is a salicylanilide anthelmintic used in flukes and tapeworm segments in cattle and sheep |
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| Pharmacopoeia |
BP VET |
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