Diclazuril is an anticoccidial agent used in veterinary medicine to prevent and treat coccidiosis, a parasitic disease affecting the intestinal tract of animals like poultry, rabbits, and cattle. It belongs to the benzeneacetonitrile class and works by inhibiting the development of coccidia parasites, ensuring healthy growth and feed efficiency in livestock. 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 Vecoxan and Clinacox. Its PubChem CID is 456389.
Diclazuril
| CAS No | 101831-37-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C17H9Cl3N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 407.6 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[2,6-dichloro-4-(3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-triazin-2-yl)phenyl]acetonitrile |
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Diclazuril is an anticoccidial agent used in veterinary medicine to prevent and treat coccidiosis, a parasitic disease affecting the intestinal tract of animals like poultry, rabbits, and cattle.
The listed CAS number is 101831-37-2.
The listed molecular formula is C17H9Cl3N4O2.
The listed molecular weight is 407.6 g/mol.
2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[2,6-dichloro-4-(3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-triazin-2-yl)phenyl]acetonitrile.
The source lists Vecoxan and Clinacox.