NICLOSAMIDE |
Product Name |
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Niclosamide BP/EP/USP |
Chemical Name |
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5-chloro-N-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide |
CAS Number |
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50-65-7 |
Chemical Formula |
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C13H8Cl2N2O4? |
Molecular Mass |
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327.12 g/mol |
Therapeutic Category |
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Anti-anthelmintic |
Test |
Specification |
Description |
Yellowish white or Yellowish, fine crystals |
Identification |
Comparing with spectrum of Anhydrous Niclosamide CRS |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in Acetone Slightly soluble in Ethanol |
Loss On Drying |
NMT 0.5% w/w |
Assay on dried basis by HPLC |
98% - 101% |
Sulphated Ash |
NMT 0.1% w/w |
Chloride |
NMT 500 ppm |
Melting Range |
227°C - 232°C |
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