CAS 51773-92-3: Mefloquine hydrochloride
Description:Mefloquine hydrochloride is an antimalarial medication primarily used for the prevention and treatment of malaria, particularly in areas where resistance to other antimalarial drugs is prevalent. It is a synthetic compound belonging to the class of quinolines and is characterized by its ability to interfere with the growth of the malaria parasite within red blood cells. The substance appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder and is soluble in water, which facilitates its administration in oral form. Mefloquine hydrochloride has a relatively long half-life, allowing for once-weekly dosing in prophylactic regimens. However, it is associated with a range of potential side effects, including neuropsychiatric symptoms, which can limit its use in certain populations. The compound's mechanism of action involves the inhibition of heme polymerization, leading to the accumulation of toxic heme within the parasite. Due to its specific pharmacological profile, mefloquine hydrochloride remains an important option in the global fight against malaria, especially in endemic regions.
Formula:C17H16F6N2O·ClH
InChI:InChI=1/C17H16F6N2O.ClH/c18-16(19,20)11-5-3-4-9-10(15(26)12-6-1-2-7-24-12)8-13(17(21,22)23)25-14(9)11;/h3-5,8,12,15,24,26H,1-2,6-7H2;1H/t12-,15+;/s2
InChI key:InChIKey=WESWYMRNZNDGBX-HFEUSWDWNA-N
SMILES:Cl.FC(F)(F)C1=NC2=C(C=CC=C2C(F)(F)F)C(=C1)C(O)C3NCCCC3
- Synonyms:
- (2R)-(+/-)-alpha-2-Piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4-quinolinemethanol monohydrochloride
- (S)-[2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-4-yl][(2R)-piperidin-2-yl]methanol hydrochloride (1:1)
- 4-Quinolinemethanol, α-(2R)-2-piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1), (αS)-rel-
- 4-Quinolinemethanol, α-(2R)-2-piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-, monohydrochloride, (αS)-rel-
- 4-Quinolinemethanol, α-2-piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-, monohydrochloride, (R*,S*)-
- Loriam
- Mefloquin hydrochloride
- Mefloquine Hcl
- NSC 157387
- Ro 21-5998/001
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- Wr 142490
- [2,8-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Quinolin-4-Yl](Piperidin-2-Yl)Methanol Hydrochloride (1:1)
- Mefloquine hydrochloride