Mefloquine hydrochloride is a phospholipid-interacting antimalarial drug. It is very effective against plasmodium falciparum with very few side effects. When used for prevention it is taken once a week and should be begun one or two weeks before potential exposure and continued for four weeks after potential exposure. It can be used to treat mild or moderate malaria but should not be used to treat severe malaria.

Product information

CAS Number: 51773-92-3

Molecular Weight: 414.77

Formula: C17H17ClF6N2O

Synonym:

Mefloquin hydrochloride

Chemical Name: (S)-[2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-4-yl][(2R)-piperidin-2-yl]methanol hydrochloride

Smiles: Cl.O[C@H]([C@H]1CCCCN1)C1=CC(=NC2=C(C=CC=C21)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F

InChiKey: WESWYMRNZNDGBX-YLCXCWDSSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C17H16F6N2O.ClH/c18-16(19,20)11-5-3-4-9-10(15(26)12-6-1-2-7-24-12)8-13(17(21,22)23)25-14(9)11;/h3-5,8,12,15,24,26H,1-2,6-7H2;1H/t12-,15+;/m1./s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

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