Decoquinate is a synthetic 4-hydroxyquinoline coccidiostat used in veterinary medicine, particularly as a feed additive to prevent coccidiosis in poultry, cattle, sheep, and goats. It acts by inhibiting mitochondrial respiration in Eimeria parasites, stopping the development of sporozoites in the gut. It is also used to manage Hepatozoon americanum and Sarcocystis in dogs. Its therapeutic use is listed as antiparasitics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Deccox, Decoxy, Decoquinat and Decoquinatum. Its PubChem CID is 29112.
Decoquinate
| CAS No | 18507-89-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C24H35NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 417.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | ethyl 6-decoxy-7-ethoxy-4-oxo-1H-quinoline-3-carboxylate |
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Decoquinate is a synthetic 4-hydroxyquinoline coccidiostat used in veterinary medicine, particularly as a feed additive to prevent coccidiosis in poultry, cattle, sheep, and goats.
The listed CAS number is 18507-89-6.
The listed molecular formula is C24H35NO5.
The listed molecular weight is 417.5 g/mol.
ethyl 6-decoxy-7-ethoxy-4-oxo-1H-quinoline-3-carboxylate.
The source lists Deccox, Decoxy, Decoquinat and Decoquinatum.