N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-4-methoxy-9-oxoxanthene-1-amine monomethanesulphonate

Chemical Properties

yellow to orange powder

Definition

ChEBI: A methanesulfonate salt resulting from the reaction of equimolar amounts of hycanthone and methanesulfonic acid. It was formerly used as a schistosomicide for individual or mass treatement of infection with Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni, but due to its toxicity and concern about possible carcinogenicity, it has been replaced by other drugs such as praziquantel.

General Description

Odorless yellow to yellow-orange powder. Bitter taste.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Sensitive to light. A 10% solution in water is stable for at least 24 hours after preparation. Decomposes rapidly in aqueous acid solutions. .

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-4-methoxy-9-oxoxanthene-1-amine monomethanesulphonate are not available; however, N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-4-methoxy-9-oxoxanthene-1-amine monomethanesulphonate is probably combustible.