CAS 118-42-3: Hydroxychloroquine
Description:Hydroxychloroquine is a synthetic compound primarily used as an antimalarial and immunomodulatory agent. It belongs to the class of drugs known as 4-aminoquinolines and is characterized by its ability to inhibit the growth of certain parasites, particularly Plasmodium species, which cause malaria. The chemical structure of hydroxychloroquine includes a hydroxyl group, which enhances its solubility and bioavailability compared to its predecessor, chloroquine. It is also utilized in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus due to its immunosuppressive properties. Hydroxychloroquine functions by interfering with the communication of immune cells and modulating inflammatory responses. The substance is generally well-tolerated, but it can have side effects, including gastrointestinal disturbances and potential retinal toxicity with long-term use. Its mechanism of action involves the alteration of lysosomal pH, which affects antigen processing and presentation. Hydroxychloroquine has gained attention in recent years for its potential role in treating viral infections, although its efficacy in this context remains under investigation.
Formula:C18H26ClN3O
InChI:InChI=1S/C18H26ClN3O/c1-3-22(11-12-23)10-4-5-14(2)21-17-8-9-20-18-13-15(19)6-7-16(17)18/h6-9,13-14,23H,3-5,10-12H2,1-2H3,(H,20,21)
InChI key:InChIKey=XXSMGPRMXLTPCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:ClC=1C=CC=2C(=NC=CC2NC(C)CCCN(CC)CCO)C1
- Synonyms:
- (.+-.)-Hydroxychloroquine
- 2-([4-[(7-Chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl](ethyl)amino)ethan-1-ol
- 2-[[4-[(7-Chloro-4-quinolinyl)amino]pentyl]ethylamino]ethanol
- 7-Chloro-4-[4'-[ethyl (2''-hydroxyethyl) amino]-1'-methylbutylamino]quinoline
- 7-Chloro-4-[4-(N-ethyl-N-β-hydroxyethylamino)-1-methylbutylamino]quinoline
- 7-Chloro-4-[5-(N-ethyl-N-2-hydroxyethylamino)-2-pentyl]aminoquinoline
- Ethanol, 2-[[4-[(7-chloro-4-quinolyl)amino]pentyl]ethylamino]-
- Hidroxicloroquina
- Hydroxychlorochin
- Oxichloroquine
- See more synonyms
- Oxychlorochin
- Oxychloroquine
- Racemic Hydroxychloroquine
- Win 1258
- Win 1258-2
- Ethanol, 2-[[4-[(7-chloro-4-quinolinyl)amino]pentyl]ethylamino]-