Synonyms
Hydroxychloroquine sulphate
Ercoquin
Plaquenil
Description
A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase.
Molecular Formula
C18H28ClN3O5S
SMILES
CCN(CCCC(C)NC1=C2C=CC(=CC2=NC=C1)Cl)CCO.OS(=O)(=O)O
Appearance
White lyophilised solid
Boiling Point
516.7 ℃ at 760 mmHg
Qualification
GMP;FDA;DMF