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Proguanil hydrochloride

SKU 10785411 CAS 537-21-3 C11H15Cl2N5 MW 288.18 Available on enquiry

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Chlorproguanil is a synthetic antimalarial agent used in the prevention and treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium species. It functions as a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, disrupting parasite DNA synthesis. Available with a CAS number of 537-21-3, its molecular formula is C11H15Cl2N5 and molecular weight is 288.18 g/mol. It must be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C. The substance is classified as Danger. Molekula supplies chlorproguanil from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
10785411
CAS Number
537-21-3
IUPAC Name
(1E)-1-[amino-(3,4-dichloroanilino)methylidene]-2-propan-2-ylguanidine
EC Number
208-660-3
Molecular Formula
C11H15Cl2N5
Molecular Weight
288.18
Exact Mass
287.0705
SMILES
CC(C)N=C(N)/N=C(\N)/NC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
ISZNZKHCRKXXAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H15Cl2N5/c1-6(2)16-10(14)18-11(15)17-7-3-4-8(12)9(13)5-7/h3-6H,1-2H3,(H5,14,15,16,17,18)
PubChem CID
9571037

Synonyms

  • 1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-5-isopropylbiguanide
  • 1-[amino-(3,4-dichloroanilino)methylidene]-2-propan-2-ylguanidine
  • Chlorproguanil
  • Chlorproguanilum
  • Clorpreguanile
  • Clorproguanil
  • Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N'-(1-methylethyl)-
  • M 5943
  • N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N'-(1-methylethyl)imidodicarbonimidic diamide
  • N1-3,4-Dichlorophenyl-N5-isopropyldiguanide

Frequently asked questions

What is chlorproguanil used for?

It is primarily used as an antimalarial agent, and was combined with dapsone (Lapdap) for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of chlorproguanil?

The formula is C11H15Cl2N5 with a molecular weight of 288.18 g/mol.

How should chlorproguanil be stored?

It must be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability.

What grade of chlorproguanil does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies chlorproguanil in research-grade purity.

Can Molekula supply chlorproguanil in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply chlorproguanil in bulk; please contact us for custom quantity inquiries.

What documentation comes with a chlorproguanil order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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