Bioactivity | Pyrantel pamoate (Pyrantel embonate) is an orally active anthelmintic and an agonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Pyrantel pamoate can cause spasmodic muscle paralysis in parasites. Pyrantel pamoate can be used in the study of parasitic infections such as ascariasis, hookworm infections, intestinal worms (pinworm infections), trichinosis and trichinosis[1][2]. |
Invitro | Pyrantel pamoate (10 nM-10 µM; 72 h) shows good anti-A. suum and (0-168.2 M; 72 h) anti-N. americanus activity[1][2]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: |
Name | Pyrantel pamoate |
CAS | 22204-24-6 |
Formula | C34H30N2O6S |
Molar Mass | 594.68 |
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) |