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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

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.

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