Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Moxidectin (CAS: 113507-06-5)?
Answer
Moxidectin is primarily used as a deworming agent in livestock and pets, targeting parasites such as roundworms and lungworms. It is also employed in research for studying parasitic infections and in pharmaceutical formulations for veterinary care. The compound is valued for its broad-spectrum activity and efficacy in controlling internal parasites.
About
CAS No
113507-06-5
English Name
Moxidectin
Molecular Formula
C37H53NO8
Molecular Weight
639.83 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@@H]\1C/C(=C/C[C@@H]2C[C@@H](C[C@@]3(O2)C/C(=N\OC)/[C@@H]([C@H](O3)/C(=C/C(C)C)/C)C)OC(=O)[C@@H]4C=C([C@H]([C@@H]5[C@]4(/C(=C/C=C1)/CO5)O)O)C)/C
InChIKey
YZBLFMPOMVTDJY-LSGXYNIPSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
