Oxibendazole is a benzimidazole antifungal compound that also exhibits anti-parasitic and anti-helminthic activities. This compound inhibits microtubule polymerization. Oxibendazole is used in veterinary medicine, displaying efficacy against species of Coronocyclus, Cylicocyclus, Cyathostornum, Cylicostephanus, Strongylus, and Oxyuris.
| Cas No. | 20559-55-1 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C12H15N3O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 249.27 |
| Chemical Name | (5-propoxy-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl) carbamic acid methyl ester |
| IUPAC Name | methyl N-(6-propoxy-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)carbamate |
| Synonym | Equitac; SKF-30310; Anthelcide EQ |
| Melting Point | 230-230.5°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetic acid and formic acid. |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | O9334 Info Sheet PDF |
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