Category
Atovaquone
CAS Number
95233-18-4
Molecular Formula
C22H19ClO3
Molecular Weight
366.84g/mol
Synonym

2-[trans-4-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione; 2-((1r,4r)-4-(4-Chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl)-3-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione; Mepron; Wellvon; 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl]-3-hydroxy-, trans

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Atovaquone is an antimicrobial medication used to treat or prevent certain protozoal and fungal infections, such as Pneumocystis pneumonia and malaria. It works by inhibiting the mitochondrial electron transport in parasites, preventing their growth and replication.