Niclosamide
Uses of Product
It is used as an anthelmintic against Taenia saginata, Hymenolepis nana and other tapeworms (Hymenolepis diminuta, Dipylidium caninum), In Intestinal fluke infections (Fasciolopsis buski, Heterophyes heterophyes).
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Technical Details |
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CAS No |
50-65-7 |
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Mol. Formula |
C13H8Cl2N2O4•H2O |
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Mol. Weigh |
345.1 |
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Category |
Anthelmintic |
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Specification |
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Description |
Yellowish fine crystals |
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Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in acetone; slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol |
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Melting Point |
227 to 232 °C |
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Related substances |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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5-Chlorosalicylic acid |
Not more than 60 PPM |
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2-Chloro-4-nitroaniline |
Not more than 100 PPM |
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Chlorides |
Not more than 500 PPM |
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Sulphated ash |
Not more than 0.1 % w/w |
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Loss on drying |
Between 4.5 and 6.0 % w/w |
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Assay |
Between 98.0 and 101.0 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag.
