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 |