Niclosamide

Uses of Product :

  • It is used as an anthelmintic against tapeworms and other intestinal fluke infections.

Technical Details
CAS No 50-65-7
Mol. Formula C13H8Cl2N2O4 • H2O
Mol. Weigh 345.1
Category Anthelmintic
Specification Details
Description Yellowish fine crystals
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in acetone; slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol
Melting Point 227 to 232 °C
Related substances Passes as per Pharmacopoeia
5-Chlorosalicylic acid Not more than 60 PPM
2-Chloro-4-nitroaniline Not more than 100 PPM
Chlorides Not more than 500 PPM
Sulphated ash Not more than 0.1 % w/w
Loss on drying Between 4.5 and 6.0 % w/w
Assay Between 98.0 and 101.0 % w/w
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