| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
|---|---|
| methyl N-(6-propoxy-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)carbamate | |
| Clinical data | |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
| Pregnancy cat. | ? |
| Legal status | Veterinary use only |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 20559-55-1 |
| ATCvet code | QP52AC07 |
| PubChem | CID 4622 |
| UNII | 022N12KJ0X |
| KEGG | D05293 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C12H15N3O3 |
| Mol. mass | 249.26 g/mol |
| SMILES | eMolecules & PubChem |
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Oxibendazole is a benzimidazole drug that is used to protect against roundworms, strongyles, threadworms, pinworms and lungworm infestations in horses and some domestic pets. It is usually white to yellowish in appearance, and may take the form of a powder or a tablet.
Oxibendazole can be synthesized from acetominophen by the following route:[1]