It is used as a one-day wormer, either in water or feed, for the control of round worms in poultry, swine, and horses. It alsocontrols nodular worms in swine, and small strongyles in horses.
| Technical | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 142-64-3 |
| Mol. Formula | C4H10N2 • 2HCl |
| Mol. Weigh | 159.08 |
| Category | Anthelmintic |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol |
| pH of 5% solution | Between 3.0 and 3.4 |
| Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.1 % w/w |
| Chromatographic purity | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Heavy metals | Passes as per the test |
| Water | Not more than 10 % w/w |
| Assay | Between 98.5 and 100.5 % w/w |