Title: Resorantel
CAS Registry Number: 20788-07-2
CAS Name: N-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,6-dihydroxybenzamide
Synonyms: 4¢-bromo-g-resorcylanilide; 4¢-bromo-2,6-dihydroxybenzanilide; 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid 4¢-bromoanilide; resorcylam
Manufacturers' Codes: HOE-296V
Trademarks: Terenol (Hoechst)
Molecular Formula: C13H10BrNO3
Molecular Weight: 308.13
Percent Composition: C 50.67%, H 3.27%, Br 25.93%, N 4.55%, O 15.58%
Literature References: Prepn: LeMaire
et al., J. Pharm. Sci. 50, 831 (1961);
GB 1124613; H. Ruschig
et al., US 3449420 (1968, 1969 to Hoechst). Animal studies: Düwel; Behrens, Matschullat; Pfeiffer,
Dtsch. Tieraerztl. Wochenschr. 77, 97-107 (1970); Christ
et al., Berl. Muench. Tieraerztl. Wochenschr. 83, 61 (1970).
Properties: Colorless powder, mp 229-230°. Also reported as mp 183-186° (LeMaire). Stable at room temp for at least two years. Very resistant to acids and alkalies. Highly sensitive to iron compds which stain it deep red or violet. Very soluble in DMF; slightly sol in lower alcohols. Insol in water, hydrocarbons, vegetable oils.
Melting point: mp 229-230°; mp 183-186° (LeMaire)
Therap-Cat-Vet: Anthelmintic (sheep and other ruminants).