Title: Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate
CAS Registry Number: 3818-50-6
CAS Name: N,N-Dimethyl-
N-(2-phenoxyethyl)benzenemethanaminium salt with 3-hydroxy-2-naphthalene carboxylic acid (1:1)
Synonyms: bephenium embonate
Trademarks: Lecibis (Columbia)
Molecular Formula: C28H29NO4
Molecular Weight: 443.53
Percent Composition: C 75.82%, H 6.59%, N 3.16%, O 14.43%
Literature References: Prepn: F. C. Copp,
US 2918401 (1959 to Burroughs Wellcome). Mode of action: G. C. Coles
et al., Experientia 30, 1265 (1974). Spectrophotometric determn: C. S. P. Sastry, M. Aruna,
Pharmazie 43, 361 (1988). Efficacy against strongylosis in elephants: K. Chandrasekharan
et al., Kerala J. Vet. Sci. 13, 15 (1982). Clinical trial in hookworm infections: J. Nahmias
et al., Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol. 83, 625 (1989).
Properties: Crystals, mp 170-171°. Absorption max (water): 600 nm.
Melting point: mp 170-171°
Absorption maximum: Absorption max (water): 600 nm
Therap-Cat: Anthelmintic (Nematodes).
Therap-Cat-Vet: Anthelmintic (Nematodes).
Keywords: Anthelmintic (Nematodes).