Description / Application
Fenbendazole is a member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole which is substituted at positons 2 and 5 by (methoxycarbonyl)amino and phenylsulfanediyl groups, respectively. A broad-spectrum anthelmintic, it is used, particularly in veterinary medicine, for the treatment of nematodal infections. It has a role as an antinematodal drug. It is a member of benzimidazoles, a carbamate ester and an aryl sulfide.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Methyl 5-(phenylthio)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate; [5-(Phenylthio)benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamic acid methyl ester; Panacur |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H13N3O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 299.3 |
| MFCD | MFCD00144301 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |