BenzaMide, N-[(1S)-1-cyano-2-[5-cyano-2-(trifluoroMethyl)phenoxy]-1-Methylethyl]-4-[(trifluoroMethyl)thio]-

Uses

Monepantel is a recently discovered anthelmitic used in the treatment of parasitic nematodes via stun or kill without damaging the host entity.

Definition

ChEBI: A carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of p-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfanyl]benzoic acid with the amino group of (2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile in which the hydroxy group has been c nverted to the corresponding 5-cyano-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ether. A broad-spectrum nematicide, it is used to control gastrointestinal roundworms in sheep and goats.