Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Albendazole (CAS: 54965-21-8)?
Answer
Albendazole is primarily used as an antiparasitic drug to treat infections caused by roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. It is effective in conditions like ascariasis, hookworm, and echinococcosis. In veterinary medicine, it is used for deworming livestock. Albendazole is also utilized in research for studying parasitic diseases and in pharmaceutical development for creating new anthelmintic agents. Its broad-spectrum activity makes it a key compound in parasitic treatment.
About
CAS No
54965-21-8
English Name
Albendazole
Molecular Formula
C12H15N3O2S
Molecular Weight
265.33799999999997 g/mol
SMILES
CCCSC1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C(N2)NC(=O)OC
InChIKey
HXHWSAZORRCQMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
