Bioactivity | Diethylcarbamazine citrate is an inhibitor of arachidonic acid metabolism in filarial microfilaria; is highly specific for several parasites and does not contain any toxic metallic elements. |
Name | Diethylcarbamazine citrate |
CAS | 1642-54-2 |
Formula | C16H29N3O8 |
Molar Mass | 391.42 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. El-Shahawi GA, et al. Setaria equina: in vivo effect of diethylcarbamazine citrate on microfilariae in albino rats. Exp Parasitol. 2010 Dec;126(4):603-10. |