Chloroquine phosphate

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Description

Antimalarial agent that has been found to have distinct affinity to melanin. Used in the treatment of malaria, arthritis, and Lupus.

Specifications

Cas No.	50-63-5
Product ID	C2950
Product Name	Chloroquine phosphate
Chemical Name	N4-(7-Chloro-4-quinolinyl)-N1,N1-diethyl-1,4- pentanediamine diphophate
Synonym	Chloroquine diphosphate; Arechin; Avloclor; Malaquin; Tresochin
Formula Wt.	515.87
Melting Point	193^oC -195^oC & 215^oC -218^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in water.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Graves PR, Kwiek JJ, Fadden P, Ray R et al. Mol Pharmacol. 62:1364-72 (2002). Ono C, Yamada M, Tanaka M. J Pharm Pharmcol. 55:1647-54 (2003).