Levamisole hydrochloride

Levamisole Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the synthetic imidazothiazole derivative levamisole with anthelminthic and immunomodulating activities. In immunosuppressed states, levamisole may restore immune function by stimulating antibody formation, stimulating T-cell activation and proliferation, potentiating monocyte and macrophage phagocytosis and chemotaxis and increasing neutrophil mobility, adherence, and chemotaxis. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ergamisol, Ascaridil, Decaris and Levasole. Its PubChem CID is 27944.

CAS No 16595-80-5
Molecular Formula C11H12N2S.ClH
Molecular Weight 240.75 g/mol
Synonyms (6S)-6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole;hydrochloride

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