Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Atovaquone (CAS: 95233-18-4)?
Answer
Atovaquone (95233-18-4) is mainly used as an antimalarial drug, often combined with proguanil in medications like Malarone. It is also effective against other parasitic infections such as babesiosis and toxoplasmosis. In addition to its pharmaceutical applications, it is used in research for studying antiparasitic mechanisms and in the development of new therapeutic agents. Its unique mode of action makes it a valuable compound in the fight against drug-resistant parasites.
About
CAS No
95233-18-4
English Name
Atovaquone
Molecular Formula
C22H19ClO3
Molecular Weight
366.84 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC(CCC1C2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)C3=C(C4=CC=CC=C4C(=O)C3=O)O
InChIKey
BSJMWHQBCZFXBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
