Title: Roquinimex
CAS Registry Number: 84088-42-6
CAS Name: 1,2-Dihydro-4-hydroxy-
N,1-dimethyl-2-oxo-
N-phenyl-3-quinolinecarboxamide
Synonyms: N-phenyl-
N-methyl-1,2-dihydro-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide; 1,2-dihydro-4-hydroxy-
N,1-dimethyl-2-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxanilide
Manufacturers' Codes: LS-2616
Trademarks: Linomide (Pfizer)
Molecular Formula: C18H16N2O3
Molecular Weight: 308.33
Percent Composition: C 70.12%, H 5.23%, N 9.09%, O 15.57%
Literature References: Biological response modifier. Prepn: E. Eriksoo
et al., EP 59698;
eidem, US 4738971 (1982, 1988 both to AB Leo). Immunopharmacology: A. Tarkowski
et al., Immunology 59, 589 (1986). Mechanism of action study: E.-L. Larsson
et al., Int. J. Immunopharmacol. 9, 425 (1987). Clinical evaluation in cancer patients: J. C. S. Bergh
et al., Cancer Invest. 15, 204 (1997).
Properties: Crystals from pyridine, mp 200-204°.
Melting point: mp 200-204°
Therap-Cat: Antineoplastic.
Keywords: Antineoplastic; Immunomodulators.