6596. Nitrodan

Nomenclature

CAS number: 962-02-7
3-Methyl-5-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone; 3-methyl-5-[(p-nitrophenyl)azo]rhodanine; 3-methyl-5-[(p-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-thio-2,4-thiazolidinedione; CTR-6110; Nidanthel (Cooper); Everfree (Cooper).
C10H8N4O3S2; mol wt 296.33.
C 40.53%, H 2.72%, N 18.91%, O 16.20%, S 21.64%.

Description and references

Prepn: Benghiat, Howard, US 2952673 (1960 to Stauffer); BE 637282 (1964 to Cooper, Tinsley Labs.).

Chemical structure

Properties

Yellow powder, mp 267-268°. Sparingly sol in water.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Anthelmintic.