Diclazuril
Diclazuril is an anti-parasitic compound that is commercially used in poultry and livestock feed. Diclazuril acts as a coccidiostat. In vivo, diclazuril protects against Toxoplasma infection and induces apoptosis in Eimeria by inhibiting activity of GAPDH.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18865105
Cas No. |
101831-37-2 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C17H10Cl2N4O2 |
Formula Wt. |
407.64 |
Chemical Name |
2,6-Dichloro-a-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-(4,5-dihydro-3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-triazin-2(3H)-yl)benzeneacetonitrile |
IUPAC Name |
2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[2,6-dichloro-4-(3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-triazin-2-yl)phenyl]acetonitrile |
Synonym |
R-64433; Clinacox |
Melting Point |
290.5°C |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water. |
Appearance |
Off-White Crystal Powder |
Oz HS, Tobin T. Diclazuril Protects against Maternal Gastrointestinal Syndrome and Congenital Toxoplasmosis. Int J Clin Med. 2014 Jan 1;5(3):93-101. PMID: 24851194.
Wang C, Han C, Li T, et al. Nuclear translocation and accumulation of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase involved in diclazuril-induced apoptosis in Eimeria tenella (E. tenella). Vet Res. 2013 May 7;44:29. PMID: 23651214.