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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2S · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.75
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4358988
InChI
1S/C11H12N2S.ClH/c1-2-4-9(5-3-1)10-8-13-6-7-14-11(13)12-10;/h1-5,10H,6-8H2;1H/t10-;/m1./s1
SMILES string
Cl.C1CN2C[C@@H](N=C2S1)c3ccccc3
InChI key
LAZPBGZRMVRFKY-HNCPQSOCSA-N
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
levamisole
manufacturer/tradename
EDQM
mp
228-230 °C
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
storage temp.
2-8°C
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Levamisole hydrochloride for system suitability EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Shows both immunostimulant and immunosuppressant effects, depending on several controllable factors. Very effective in treatment of ascariasis (hookworm infestation). Useful in chemotherapy of colorectal cancers, possibly due to its stimulation of IL-1 production and direct activation of macrophages.
Packaging
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Kelly R Magliocca et al.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 71(3), 487-492 (2013-01-10)
Systemic complications of levamisole-adulterated cocaine (LAC) use have recently been described. The objective of this review is to increase awareness of these manifestations among oral and maxillofacial surgeons. LAC exposure through inhalation, nasal insufflation, or injection can induce cutaneous vasculopathy
Xingxin Li et al.
Annals of hematology, 92(9), 1239-1247 (2013-04-27)
The appropriate management of patients with moderate aplastic anemia (mAA) remains to be unclear and controversial. A cohort of 118 patients with mAA received a novel immunosuppressive strategy of cyclosporine alternately combined with levamisole (CSA and LMS regimen), which included
M P Myklebust et al.
British journal of cancer, 107(10), 1684-1691 (2012-10-27)
The aim of this study was to investigate the value of the cyclin D1 isoforms D1a and D1b as prognostic factors and their relevance as predictors of response to adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and levamisole (5-FU/LEV) in colorectal cancer (CRC).
Ana Mbokeleng Tsotetsi et al.
Tropical animal health and production, 45(3), 751-761 (2012-10-16)
The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal helminths, to detect the presence of anthelmintic resistance in livestock from small-scale farms and to determine the level of helminthosis awareness among small-scale farmers in Gauteng Province
Annemarie Rosan Kreeftmeijer-Vegter et al.
Expert opinion on drug delivery, 10(3), 293-300 (2013-01-08)
To develop an oral solid dosage form of levamisole suitable for the paediatric population in terms of dose accuracy, palatability, stability and ease of administration. Small undividable tablets (Ø5 - 8 mm) in four different strengths were manufactured to allow
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