| Description | Halofantrine hydrochloride is a blocker of delayed rectifier potassium current. Halofantrine hydrochloride also via the inhibition of the human-ether-a-go-go-related gene (HERG) channel and a potent antimalarial agent. |
| Synonyms | WR-171669, SKF-102886 |
| molecular weight | 536.89 |
| Molecular formula | C26H31Cl3F3NO |
| CAS | 36167-63-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 30 mg/mL (55.88 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Krishna S, et al. Pharmacokinetics, efficacy and toxicity of parenteral halofantrine in uncomplicated malaria. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1993 Dec;36(6):585-91. 2. Tie, H., et al., Inhibition of HERG potassium channels by the antimalarial agent halofantrine. Br. J. Pharmacol. 130, 1967-1975, (2000) Traebert. |