Levamisole hydrochloride

CAS: 16595-80-5

Ref. 3D-FL29670

Product Information

• Name: Levamisole hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Levamisole is a synthetic imidazothiazole derivative belonging to the family of anthelmintic drugs. It is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonists that binds to nAChRs on the neuromuscular junctions of parasitic worms, mimicking the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This excessive stimulation of nAChRs leads to persistent depolarization of muscle cells and spastic paralysis to expel of the worms. Levamisole exhibits broad-spectrum activity against various roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and threadworms.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 240.75 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂S·HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder