Category
Closantel
CAS Number
57808-65-8
Molecular Formula
C22H14Cl2I2N2O2
Molecular Weight
663.07g/mol
Synonym

N-[5-Chloro-4-[(RS)-(4-chlorophenyl)cyanomethyl]-2-methylphenyl]-2-hydroxy-3,5- diiodobenzamide; 5'-Chloro-4'-(4-chloro-α-cyanobenzyl)-3,5-diiodo-2'-methylsalicylanilide; Benzamide,N-[5-chloro-4-[(4-chlorophenyl)cyanomethyl]-2-methylphenyl]-2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodo;

Keywords
Amines
Aromatics
Pharmaceutical Standards
Intermediates
Fine Chemicals
Heterocycles
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Closantel is a veterinary anthelmintic used to treat liver flukes, blood-sucking nematodes, and certain stomach worms in livestock such as sheep, cattle, and goats. It is administered orally or by injection and helps improve animal health, weight gain, and productivity by reducing parasite burdens.