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C6770

Carbadox

Synonym(s):

3-(2-Quinoxalinylmethylene)carbazic acid methyl ester N,N′-dioxide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H10N4O4
CAS Number:
6804-07-5
Molecular Weight:
262.22
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
24892894
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
229-879-0
MDL number:
MFCD00057293
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form

powder

solubility

1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)N\N=C\c1cn(=O)c2ccccc2n1=O

InChI

1S/C11H10N4O4/c1-19-11(16)13-12-6-8-7-14(17)9-4-2-3-5-10(9)15(8)18/h2-7H,1H3,(H,13,16)/b12-6+

InChI key

OVGGLBAWFMIPPY-WUXMJOGZSA-N

Application

Carbadox has been used to suppress aldosterone production, to study the spread of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains, and to compare different antimicrobial activities.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Carbadox is a quinoxaline-di-N-oxide antibiotic that is generally used in feed to swine to prevent dysentery and improve feed efficiency. It inhibits bacteria by intercalation and induction of mutations in bacterial genome.

Other Notes

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

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H228,H302,H350

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Flam. Sol. 1

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

64.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

18 °C - closed cup

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