Title: Aklomide
CAS Registry Number: 3011-89-0
CAS Name: 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzamide
Trademarks: Aklomix (Salsbury)
Molecular Formula: C7H5ClN2O3
Molecular Weight: 200.58
Percent Composition: C 41.92%, H 2.51%, Cl 17.68%, N 13.97%, O 23.93%
Literature References: Prepn from 2-chloro-4-nitrobenzoylchloride and ammonium carbonate: Grohmann,
Ber. 24, 3813 (1891); Cosulich
et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 75, 4675 (1953). Used vs infections caused by protozoa and bacteria:
BE 608763 (1962 to Salsbury's Labs).
Properties: Gray scales from alcohol, mp 172°.
Melting point: mp 172°
Therap-Cat-Vet: Coccidiostat.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.