Cat Number: API118423

Hydroxychloroquine

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CAS Number

118-42-3

Synonyms

Plaquenil
Oxichloroquine
Oxychlorochin

Description

An antimalarial with properties similar to chloroquine that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites, it is mainly used as the sulfate salt for the treatment of lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and light-sensitive skin eruptions. It has a role as an antimalarial, an antirheumatic drug, a dermatologic drug and an anticoronaviral agent.

Molecular Weight

335.9

Molecular Formula

C18H26ClN3O

SMILES

CCN(CCCC(C)NC1=C2C=CC(=CC2=NC=C1)Cl)CCO

EINECS

204-249-8

Appearance

White to Off-white Solid

pKa

9.67