Rafoxanide, CAS No. 22662- 39-1 , is an Organic compound associated with the family of Salicylanilides anthelmintic . It has Mol Formula C19H11 Cl2I2NO3, Mol. Wt 626.01 gm/mol. It falls under the category of chlorinated derivatives of Salicylanilides, the other chlorinated derivatives include Oxyclozanide & Niclosamide. These chlorinated derivatives are used as Anthelmintic drugs for veterinary use against parasitic worm infections .
Rafoxanide, is an effective anti parasitic drug (for veterinary use only), in the treatment and control of Liver flukes, gastrointestinal roundworms in Sheep, Cattle, goats. Its anti-parasitic action not only kills the parasite , but it prevents its infestation. However this drug should not be used for livestock, dogs, cats. Further, Veterinary drugs should never be used for Human beings.
Specifications – Rafoxanide
Product | Rafoxanide |
CAS No. | [22662-39-1] |
Molecular formula | C19H11Cl2I2NO3 |
Molecular weight | 626.01 g/mol. |
Description | A greyish white to brown powder. |
Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1 %. |
Loss on drying | Not more than 0.50 %. |
Assay | Between 98.0 % and 101.0 %. |