Title: Nifuroquine
CAS Registry Number: 57474-29-0
CAS Name: 4-(5-Nitro-2-furanyl)-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid 1-oxide
Additional Names: 2-carboxy-4-[2¢-(5¢-nitrofuryl)]quinoline 1-oxide; 4-(5-nitro-2-furyl)quinaldic acid 1-oxide; quinaldofur
Trademarks: Abimasten 100 (ABIC)
Molecular Formula: C14H8N2O6
Molecular Weight: 300.22
Percent Composition: C 56.01%, H 2.69%, N 9.33%, O 31.98%
Literature References: Prepn: R. R. G. Haber, E. Schoenberger, ZA 6703320 corresp to US 4217456 and US 4224448 (1967, 1980, 1980). Use in bovine mastitis: R. R. G. Haber et al., DE 2612250 corresp to US 4070469 (1977, 1978 both to ABIC). In vitro study: G. Ziv et al., Zentralbl. Veterinaermed. (B) 23, 301 (1976). Pharmacology: G. Ziv, A. Saran, ibid. 310. Activity under anaerobic conditions: G. M. Maluszynska, L. Bassalik-Chabielska, Pr. Mater. Zootech. 23, 63 (1980), C.A. 93, 143793 (1980).
Properties: Yellow cryst powder, mp 190° (dec). Practically insol in water.
Melting point: mp 190° (dec)
Therap-Cat-Vet: Antibacterial. |