Ivermectin
Ivermectin is an avermectin-family antibiotic that exhibits anti-parasitic/anti-helminthic activity. Ivermectin activates glutamate-gated Cl- channels, interfering with neurotransmission and muscle function in arthropods and nematodes. At high doses, ivermectin also activates GABA-A receptors and glycine receptors.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18935958
| Cas No. |
70288-86-7 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥95% |
| Formula |
C48H74O14 |
| Formula Wt. |
875.09 |
| Chemical Name |
22,23-Dihydroabamectin |
| IUPAC Name | |
| Synonym |
22,23-Dihydroavermectin B1; MK-933; Heartgard 30; Mectizan; Stromectol; Zimecterin |
| Melting Point |
155°C |
| Solubility |
Soluble in methyl ethyl ketone, propylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol. Insoluble in water. |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
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