Mebendazole PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert


Properties

Water Solubility 35.4 mg/L(25 ºC)
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.6500
B pt. 436.98°C
M pt. 288.5 °C
Density 1.195 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29339990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids

Description

Application
Mebendazole is used in tablets and suspensions for the treatment of intestinal parasitic infections such as pinworm roundworm whipworm and hookworm infestations.

Purpose
The main purpose of Mebendazole is to kill parasitic worms by preventing them from absorbing glucose which leads to energy depletion and death of the parasites.

General Description
Mebendazole is typically a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder with broad-spectrum anthelmintic activity and is widely used in both human and veterinary medicine.