Diminazene free base

For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.

  • CAT Number: I026207
  • CAS Number: 536-71-0
  • Molecular Formula: C14H15N7
  • Molecular Weight: 281.32
  • Purity: 98%
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Diminazene Free Base (Cat.No:I026207) is an antiprotozoal agent used primarily in veterinary medicine. It is effective against various parasites, including Babesia and Trypanosoma species. Diminazene Free Base works by interfering with the DNA and RNA metabolism of the parasites, leading to their elimination. 


Catalog Number I026207
CAS Number 536-71-0
Synonyms

Diminazene Free Base

Molecular Formula C14H15N7
Purity 98%
Solubility To be determined
Appearance Solid powder
Storage Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 ℃ for short term (days to weeks) or -20 ℃ for long term (months to years).
IUPAC Name 4-[2-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)iminohydrazinyl]benzenecarboximidamide
InChI InChI=1S/C14H15N7/c15-13(16)9-1-5-11(6-2-9)19-21-20-12-7-3-10(4-8-12)14(17)18/h1-8H,(H3,15,16)(H3,17,18)(H,19,20)
InChIKey XNYZHCFCZNMTFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=N)N)NN=NC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=N)N
Reference

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