Chloroquine
CAS 54-05-7
EC 200-191-2
Formula C18H26ClN3
MW 319.87 g/mol
Pharmaceutical Intermediates Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Description
Chloroquine (CAS 54-05-7, EC 200-191-2, formula C18H26ClN3) is a synthetic aminoquinoline compound available under trade designations including Bemaco, Amokin, Win244, RP3377, and W7618. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Chloroquine serves primarily as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in antimalarial drug formulations, where it interferes with the parasite's ability to metabolize hemoglobin within red blood cells. It is also employed in research synthesis as a reference compound for investigating lysosomal function and autophagy inhibition, and as a starting material or intermediate in the production of related quinoline-based drug substances.
Chloroquine is supplied in solid form to pharmaceutical-grade specifications aligned with Ph.Eur. and relevant national pharmacopeial standards. Procurement should account for REACH compliance obligations applicable within the EU. Buyers are advised to confirm controlled substance classifications and import/export licensing requirements in their jurisdiction prior to ordering.
Chloroquine serves primarily as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in antimalarial drug formulations, where it interferes with the parasite's ability to metabolize hemoglobin within red blood cells. It is also employed in research synthesis as a reference compound for investigating lysosomal function and autophagy inhibition, and as a starting material or intermediate in the production of related quinoline-based drug substances.
Chloroquine is supplied in solid form to pharmaceutical-grade specifications aligned with Ph.Eur. and relevant national pharmacopeial standards. Procurement should account for REACH compliance obligations applicable within the EU. Buyers are advised to confirm controlled substance classifications and import/export licensing requirements in their jurisdiction prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 87-92 °C |
| Boiling Point | 230-235 °C @ Press: 3-4 Torr |
| Density | 1.0500 (rough estimate) |
| Appearance | solid |
| Color | White to Light Brown |
| Form | Solid |
| Refractive Index | 1.6010 (estimate) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H302
P
P264P270P330P501P301+P317
Other Names
(RS)-chloroquinew7618AralenBemacoImagonW 7618rp3377sn7618win244
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