5,7-Diiodo-8-hydroxyquinoline
5,7-Diiodo-8-Quinolinol is a topical therapeutic agent with satisfactory antibacterial properties. It is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is used as a luminal amebicide. It acts by chelation of ferrous ions essential for metabolism. It is active against both cyst and trophozoites that are localized in the lumen of the intestine. It is used in the treatment of amoebiasis. It is considered the drug of choice for treating asymptomatic or moderate forms of amebiasis. It was discovered by Adco Co.
| Supplier | BOC Sciences |
|---|---|
| Product # | 83-73-8 |
| Pricing | Inquire |
| Cas | 83-73-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 396.95 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H5I2NO |
| Canonical SMILES | C1=CC2=C(C(=C(C=C2I)I)O)N=C1 |