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L0380000

Levamisole hydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(−)-Tetramisole hydrochloride, (S)-(−)-6-Phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole hydrochloride, L(−)-2,3,5,6-Tetrahydro-6-phenylimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole hydrochloride, Levamisole hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2S · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.75
Beilstein:
4358988
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

levamisole

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

228-230 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cl.C1CN2C[C@@H](N=C2S1)c3ccccc3

InChI

1S/C11H12N2S.ClH/c1-2-4-9(5-3-1)10-8-13-6-7-14-11(13)12-10;/h1-5,10H,6-8H2;1H/t10-;/m1./s1

InChI key

LAZPBGZRMVRFKY-HNCPQSOCSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Levamisole hydrochloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Shows both immunostimulant and immunosuppressant effects, depending on several controllable factors. Very effective in treatment of ascariasis (hookworm infestation). Useful in chemotherapy of colorectal cancers, possibly due to its stimulation of IL-1 production and direct activation of macrophages.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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