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19953

Ricobendazole

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

Albendazole oxide, Albendazole sulfoxide, Methyl [5-(propane-1-sulfinyl)-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl]-carbamate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H15N3O3S
CAS Number:
54029-12-8
Molecular Weight:
281.33
PubChem Substance ID:
329751959
UNSPSC Code:
51101500
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
677664
MDL number:
MFCD00797922
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assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

colorless to white

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics, parasites

mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes, enzyme | interferes, protein synthesis | interferes

SMILES string

CCCS(=O)c1ccc2[nH]c(NC(=O)OC)nc2c1

InChI

1S/C12H15N3O3S/c1-3-6-19(17)8-4-5-9-10(7-8)14-11(13-9)15-12(16)18-2/h4-5,7H,3,6H2,1-2H3,(H2,13,14,15,16)

InChI key

VXTGHWHFYNYFFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Chemical structure: benzimidazole

Application

Ricobendazole is a methylcarbamate benzimidazole with a broad-spectrum anthelmintic activity. Ricobendazole is a key metabolite of albendazole . It has been shown to induce apoptosis in human cancer cell line HT-29, possibly by arresting the cell cycle at the G2/M phase.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ricobendazole is a key metabolite of albendazole and acts as an anthelmintic. It has been shown to induce apoptosis in human cancer cell line HT-29, possibly by arresting cell cycle at the G2/M phase.

Packaging

25G

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT RE 2 Oral

target_organs

Adrenal gland,spleen,male reproductive organs,Blood

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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