Oxfendazole
Oxfendazole
Oxfendazole is a broad spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic. Its main use is for protecting livestock against roundworm, strongyles and pinworms. Oxfendazole is the sulfoxide metabolite of fenbendazole.
| CAS No.: | 53716-50-0 |
| Standard | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | anthelmintic |
| Chemical Name |
Methyl N-[6-(benzene sulfinyl)-1H-1,3- benzodiazol-2-yl] carbamate |
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Molecular formula |
C15H13N3O3S |
| Shelf-life |
Five years under ambient conditions |
| Packing | 25/50 Kg |
Specifications :
| Description | White or almost white powder |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and in methylene chloride |
| Identification | As per IP/BP |
| Related substances by HPLC |
(1) Impurity A: NMT 1.0%
(2) Impurity B: NMT 2.0% (3) Impurity C or D: NMT 1.0% (4) Any other impurity: NMT 0.1 % (5) Total impurities: NMT 3.0 % |
| Loss on drying (at 100-105 0C; NMT 0.7 kPa) | NMT 0.5 % |
| Sulphated ash | NMT 0.2% |
| Assay | 97.5 % - 100.5% |