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1-([4-Amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl]methyl)-2-methylpyridinium chloride

CAS No.: 137-88-2      Formula: C14H20Cl2N4

Weight: 315.24100

Synonyms: mepyrium; AmproliumHclUsp27; thiacoccid; 1-[(4-Amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-2-methylpyridinium Chloride Hydrochloride; AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE VETRANAL,250; AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE; Thiacoccide; Amprolium HCl;


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Description

Amprolium (INN, trade names Amprovine, Amprolium, Amprol, Anticoccid) is a coccidiostat used in poultry. The drug is a thiamine analogue and blocks the thiamine transporter of Eimeria species. By blocking thiamine uptake it prevents carbohydrate synthesis. Despite only moderate efficacy it is well favoured due to few resistance issues and is commonly used in conjunction with sulfonamides prophylactically in chickens and cattle as a coccidiostat.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
137-88-2
Synonyms:
mepyrium; AmproliumHclUsp27; thiacoccid; 1-[(4-Amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-2-methylpyridinium Chloride Hydrochloride; AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE VETRANAL,250; AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE; Thiacoccide; Amprolium HCl;
Formula:
C14H20Cl2N4
Molecular Weight:
315.24100
PSA:
55.68000
LogP:
0.04270
Properties
Appearance & Character:
Faint yellow to off white powder
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Safety Info
WGK Germany:
3
Hazard Category Code:
R20/21/22
Security Instructions:
S22-S24/25
Dangerous Goods Sign:
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