Dithiazanine

DB11516ApprovedVet approvedWithdrawnSmall molecule

Dithiazanine is a highly potent anthelmintic, introduced in 1959 for the treatment of strongyloid worms and whipworms. However, its use is severely limited due to its toxicity. Dithiazanine iodide was... Dithiazanine iodide was associated with eight fatal cases of severe acidosis and shock between 1961 and 1964.

Chemical structure of Dithiazanine
Formula / weight
C23H23N2S2 · 391.57 g/mol (avg)
Also known as
Dithiazaninum

Resolves to

Structure
InChIKeyFYXWDSGGZAMYFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILES[H]C(C([H])=C([H])C1=[N+](CC)C2=CC=CC=C2S1)=C([H])C([H])=C1SC2=C(C=CC=C2)N1CC

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