Niclofolan

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MedKoo CAT#: 525750

CAS#: 10331-57-4

Description: Niclofolan is a biphenyl anthelmintic compound. Niclofolan is used orally towards the treatment of Fasciola hepatica infection. Niclofolan therapy achieved elimination of eggs from the feces and normalization of eosinophil counts, liver enzymes and Fasciola titers, suggesting eradication of biliary flukes.

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Niclofolan
CAS# 10331-57-4
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MedKoo Cat#: 525750
Name: Niclofolan
CAS#: 10331-57-4
Chemical Formula: C12H6Cl2N2O6
Exact Mass: 343.96
Molecular Weight: 345.088
Elemental Analysis: C, 41.77; H, 1.75; Cl, 20.55; N, 8.12; O, 27.82

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Synonym: Menichlopholan; Niclofolan; Niclofolano; Niclofolanum; Bilevon M; ME-3625; ME3625; ME 3625; BAY9015; BAY-9015; BAY 9015; Niclofolan

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 6,6'-dichloro-4,4'-dinitro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2,2'-diol

InChi Key: AFERZLYRSYSCMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C12H6Cl2N2O6/c13-7-1-5(15(19)20)3-9(17)11(7)12-8(14)2-6(16(21)22)4-10(12)18/h1-4,17-18H

SMILES Code: OC1=CC([N+]([O-])=O)=CC(Cl)=C1C2=C(Cl)C=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C2O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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12: Rim HJ, Kim MS, Ha JH, Chang DS. Expermental chemotherapeutic effects of niclofolan (Bayer 9015, Bilevon) on the animals infected with Paragonimus westermani or P. iloktsuenensis. Kisaengchunghak Chapchi. 1976 Dec;14(2):140-146. PubMed PMID: 12913443.
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14: Ueno H, Alvarez JM, De Mergen AM, Cabral AF, Bodden HA. Field trials with rafoxanide, bithionol sulfoxide and niclofolan against Fasciola hepatica in cattle in the dominican republic. Natl Inst Anim Health Q (Tokyo). 1973 Summer;13(2):69-74. PubMed PMID: 4792402.