Clopidol (WR-61112) is an anticoccidial agent which is used as feed additive to control coccidiosis in chickens. Clopidol inhibits the sporulation of Eimeria tenella oocysts.

Product information

CAS Number: 2971-90-6

Molecular Weight: 192.04

Formula: C7H7Cl2NO

Chemical Name: 3,5-dichloro-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydropyridin-4-one

Smiles: CC1NC(C)=C(Cl)C(=O)C=1Cl

InChiKey: ZDPIZLCVJAAHHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C7H7Cl2NO/c1-3-5(8)7(11)6(9)4(2)10-3/h1-2H3,(H,10,11)

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

Clopidol is active against Plasmodium falciparum W2 (chloroquine-resistant) and FCR3 (atovaquone-resistant) strains in the low micromolar range.

In Vivo:

Clopidol (31.25-93.75 mg/kg feed; p.o. for 10 d) decreases rate of oocyst sporulation of Eimeria tenella.

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