Diminazene is a diamidine compound that activates angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), opposing the effects of angiotensin II (AT II) and the AT1 receptor. Diminazene acts as an antibacterial and anti-parasitic compound, inhibiting DNA polymerase in eukaryotic cells. Diminazene exhibits efficacy against Trypanosoma, Babesia, Brucella, and Streptococcus.
| Cas No. | 908-54-3 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C14H15N7 • 2C4H7NO3 |
| Formula Wt. | 515.52 |
| Chemical Name | Glycine, N-acetyl-, compd. with 4,4'-(1-triazene-1,3-diyl)bis(benzenecarboximidamide) (2:1) |
| IUPAC Name | 2-acetamidoaceticacid;4-[2-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)iminohydrazinyl]benzenecarboximidamide |
| Synonym | Azidin; Ganasag; Berenil; Beronal; Bevenil. |
| Melting Point | 217°C (dec) |
| Solubility | Soluble in 14 parts water (20oC). Slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| Appearance | Yellow Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | D3353 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | D3353 Info Sheet PDF |
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