Morantel (citrate)

Morantel citrate is a veterinary anthelmintic agent that inhibits parasitic infections in cattle, sheep and goats. Morantel citrate paralyzes the nervous system of the parasite, helping the animal expel the dead parasite from the body[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[69525-81-1]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302-H312-H332

Target

Parasite

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/morantel-citrate.html

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

CC1=C(/C=C/C2=NCCCN2C)SC=C1.O=C(CC(C(O)=O)(O)CC(O)=O)O

Molecular Formula

C18H24N2O7S

Molecular Weight

412.46

Precautions

P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P330-P362+P364-P501

References & Citations

[1]Coles GC, et al. Activity of morantel citrate against strains of benzimidazole-resistant nematodes of sheep in the United Kingdom. Vet Rec. 1993 Aug 14;133 (7) :156-7.