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(−)-Levamisole hydrochloride solution

1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as free base), ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2S
CAS Number:
16595-80-5
Molecular Weight:
204.29
MDL number:
MFCD00792481
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329817345
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

certified reference material

form

liquid

feature

Snap-N-Spike®/Snap-N-Shoot®

packaging

ampule of 1 mL

manufacturer/tradename

Cerilliant®

concentration

1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as free base)

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

single component solution

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

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

InChI key

HLFSDGLLUJUHTE-SNVBAGLBSA-N

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General description

Levamisole, an antihelminthic drug used to treat worm infestations in humans and animals, is an adulterant and cutting agent found in cocaine sold in the US and Canada. From 2008-2009, levamisole was detected in 69% of cocaine samples seized by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Application


  • Immunomodulatory research: The study explored the potential immunomodulatory effects of levamisole hydrochloride in humans and farm animals, highlighting its utility in enhancing immune responses and its therapeutic potential across a range of conditions (Gholami et al., 2023).

  • Anthelmintic research: A study developed a real-time detection method for the levamisole resistance variant in Haemonchus contortus, illustrating the role of levamisole hydrochloride in understanding and managing anthelmintic resistance (Antonopoulos et al., 2024).

Legal Information

CERILLIANT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Snap-N-Shoot is a registered trademark of Cerilliant Corporation
Snap-N-Spike is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C - closed cup

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Bashir A Lone et al.
Tropical animal health and production, 45(3), 743-749 (2012-10-16)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the anthelmintic and antimicrobial efficacy of Euphorbia helioscopia crude extracts. A worm motility inhibition assay and egg hatch assay were used for in vitro study, and a faecal egg count reduction assay
Anders N Hansen et al.
PloS one, 7(9), e45405-e45405 (2012-10-02)
Inhibition of angiogenesis is a promising addition to current cancer treatment strategies. Neutralization of vascular endothelial growth factor by monoclonal antibodies is clinically effective but may cause side effects due to thrombosis. Low molecular weight angiogenesis inhibitors are currently less
Jonathan Graf
Current opinion in rheumatology, 25(1), 50-55 (2012-12-01)
Cocaine use is associated with several rheumatic syndromes. This review summarizes these clinical manifestations and highlights recent developments linked to levamisole-adulterated cocaine. Cocaine use has been linked to several distinctive syndromes that can be difficult to distinguish from idiopathic rheumatic
Lauren Strazzula et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 69(6), 954-959 (2013-10-01)
Levamisole is present as a contaminant or additive in most cocaine sold in the United States. Cases of agranulocytosis attributed to levamisole-tainted cocaine have been widely described. A vasculopathic reaction to levamisole has also been reported; however, diagnostic features such as
Irene A Dy et al.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis, 38(8), 780-782 (2012-10-09)
The syndrome of cocaine-levamisole thrombotic vasculopathy is a tetrad of cutaneous manifestations, arthralgia, leukopenia, and positive antineutrophil cytoplasmic antigen (ANCA). Cocaine is cut with levamisole to potentiate its euphoric effects. However, along with this are the adverse reactions of levamisole
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