Di-IODOHYDROXYQUINOLINE (IODOQUINOL)
Uses of Product
It acts as anamebicidal and so used in the treatment of amoebiasis, Balantidiasis (an infection caused by protozoa).
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Technical Details |
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CAS No |
83-73-8 |
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Mol. Formula |
C9H5I2NO |
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Mol. Weigh |
396.95 |
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Category |
Antiamoebic |
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Specification |
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Description |
Light yellowish to yellowish brown, microcrystalline powder; odourless or with a faint odour |
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Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in alcohol and in ether; practically insoluble in water |
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Acidity or Alkalinity |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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Free Iodine & Iodine |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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Related Substance |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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Residue on ignition/Sulphated ash |
Not more than 0.1 % w/w |
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Loss on drying |
Not more than 0.5 % w/w |
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Assay |
Between 97.0 and 100.5 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag.

