Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline (Iodoquinol)
Uses of Product :
It acts as anamebicidal and so used in the treatment of amoebiasis, Balantidiasis (an infection caused by protozoa).
| Technical |
Details |
| CAS No |
83-73-8 |
| Mol. Formula |
C9H5I2NO |
| Mol. Weight |
396.95 |
| Category |
Antiamoebic |
| Specification |
Details |
| Description |
Light yellowish to yellowish brown, microcrystalline powder; odourless or with a faint odour |
| Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in alcohol and in ether; practically insoluble in water |
| Acidity or Alkalinity |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Free Iodine & Iodine |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Related Substance |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Residue on ignition/Sulphated ash |
Not more than 0.1 % w/w |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 0.5 % w/w |
| Assay |
Between 97.0 and 100.5 % w/w |