Description
Levamisole hydrochloride, the hydrochloride salt of a water-soluble imidazothiazole derivative, selectively activates acetylcholine receptor ion channels in nerve and muscle of nematodes (EC50 = 6 µM). It has anthelminthic and immunomodulating activities.
Synonyms
Levamisole HCl; Ergamisol; (S)-6-Phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole hydrochloride
IUPAC Name
(6S)-6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole;hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C11H13ClN2S
Canonical SMILES
C1CSC2=NC(CN21)C3=CC=CC=C3.Cl
InChI
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
InChIKey
LAZPBGZRMVRFKY-HNCPQSOCSA-N
Boiling Point
344.4°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
DMSO: ≥ 15.5 mg/mL
Appearance
White to Off-white Crystalline Powder
Application
APIs for Veterinary
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place and at 0 - 4°C for short term (days to weeks) or -62°C for long term (months to years).