l General Information |
Product Name | Levamisole hydrochloride |
General description | (-)-Tetramisole is an inhibitor of alkaline phosphatase, used as an anthelmintic. |
Synonym | (6S)-6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole; hydrochloride |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 16595-80-5 |
Formula | C11H13ClN2S | Molecular Weight | 240.749 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or almost White Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ~5mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥25mg/mL |
Water | ≥25mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Levamisole Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the synthetic imidazothiazole derivative levamisole with anthelminthic and immunomodulating activities. In immunosuppressed states, levamisole may restore immune function by: 1) stimulating antibody formation, 2) stimulating T-cell activation and proliferation, 3) potentiating monocyte and macrophage phagocytosis and chemotaxis and 4) increasing neutrophil mobility, adherence, and chemotaxis. |
Application | 1. Adjuvants, Immunologic 2. Antirheumatic Agents 3. Antinematodal Agents |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
