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Pyrantel

CHEBI:CHEBI_8654

Definition

A carboxamidine that is 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine that is substituted at position 1 by a methyl group and at position 2 by an (E)-2-(2-thienyl)vinyl group. It is used, particularly as the embonate [4,4'-methylenebis(3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate)] salt, as an anthelmintic that is effective against intestinal nematodes including threadworms, roundworms and hookworms, and is included in the WHO 'Model List of Essential Medicines'.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C11H14N2S
Molecular Mass
206.30700
Charge
0
SMILES
CN1CCCN=C1\C=C\c1cccs1
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H14N2S/c1-13-8-3-7-12-11(13)6-5-10-4-2-9-14-10/h2,4-6,9H,3,7-8H2,1H3/b6-5+
InChIKey
YSAUAVHXTIETRK-AATRIKPKSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1-methyl-2-[(E)-2-(2-thienyl)vinyl]-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine
  • pirantel
  • pyrantel
  • pyrantelum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
8984
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CHEBI:8654

Additional References

Wikipedia:Pyrantel

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