Levamisole Hydrochloride Ph. Eur.
VETERINARY ACTIVE INGREDIENT
CAS no. 16595-80-5
Levamisole belongs to a class of drugs called anthelmintic (antiparasitic).
It is used in veterinary for a treatment of parasitic and worm infections in animals.
Levamisole has also been used to treat various dermatologic conditions, including skin infections, leprosy, warts, lichen planus, and aphthous ulcers.
BHM Chemicals is a supplier of Ph. Eur. quality Levamisole Hydrochloride suitable for use in veterinary preparations.
Minimum order quantity: 25kg
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Assay (content)
Identification
Appearance Of Solution
pH
Specific optical rotation
Heavy metals
Loss on drying
Sulphated ash
Impurity A (3-[(2RS)-2-amino-2-phenylethyl]thiazolidin-2-one)
Impurity B (3-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]thiazolidin-2-imine)
Impurity C ((4RS)-4-phenyl-1-(2-sulfanylethyl)imidazolidin-2-one)
Impurity D (6-phenyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole)
Impurity E
Any other impurity
Total impurities
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
STORAGE
White or almost white crystalline powder.
Freely soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in methylene chloride.
98.5% to 101.0% (dried substance)
Conforms to Ph. Eur. tests
As per Ph. Eur. test: Solution S is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y7
3.0 to 4.5
-121o to -128o
Not more than 20ppm
Not more than 0.5%
Not more than 0.1%
Maximum 0.2%
Maximum 0.2%
Maximum 0.2%
Maximum 0.2%
Maximum 0.2%
Maximum 0.1%
Maximum 0.3%
Hazardous class 6.1, UN 2811, Packing group III
Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.
