CAS · 54965-21-8
Product Overview
Albendazole is a high-purity a-api supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade | CVP2020 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or almost white powder; Odorless. |
| Assay (anhydrous substance) | 98.5% min |
| Solubility | Very slightly soluble in acetone and methylene trichloride, practically insoluble in ethanol, insoluble in water, freely soluble in glacial acetic acid. |
| Melting point | 206~212 degC |
| Absorption coefficient | 430 ~ 458 |
| Identification | Positive |
| Related substance | 1.0% max |
| Molysite | 0.003% max |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% max |
| Burn ash | 0.2% max |
Applications
1. Human Medicine
Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic (anti-worm medication) widely used to treat:
Intestinal helminth infections, such as:
Ascariasis (roundworm)
Hookworm
Trichuriasis (whipworm)
Enterobiasis (pinworm)
Tissue-invasive infections, such as:
Neurocysticercosis (caused by Taenia solium larvae)
Hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus)
Albendazole is listed on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines due to its effectiveness, low cost, and safety profile.
2. Veterinary Medicine
Used extensively in livestock and companion animals for treatment and control of:
Gastrointestinal nematodes
Liver flukes
Tapeworms
Lungworms
Commonly administered to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, and cats.
3. Parasitic Disease Control Programs
Albendazole is a cornerstone of mass deworming campaigns (e.g., school-based programs) in endemic regions to:
Reduce worm burden in children
Improve nutritional status, cognitive development, and school attendance
4. Antiparasitic Research
Used as a model compound for structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies and drug resistance research on benzimidazoles.
Benefits
✅ Broad-Spectrum Activity
Effective against a wide variety of nematodes, cestodes, and some trematodes.
✅ Low Toxicity
Well-tolerated in both humans and animals with a favorable therapeutic index.
✅ Cost-Effective
Inexpensive and available globally, making it ideal for public health programs and veterinary use.
✅ Oral Administration
Convenient oral dosing (tablets or suspension) enhances patient and animal compliance.
✅ Wide Distribution and Accessibility
Manufactured and distributed worldwide; often available as a generic medicine.
Conclusion
Albendazole (CAS 54965-21-8) is a highly effective and widely used anthelmintic agent for the treatment of a range of parasitic infections in both humans and animals. With its broad-spectrum efficacy, low cost, and global accessibility, Albendazole plays a critical role in parasitic disease control, veterinary medicine, and public health interventions.
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