Carbadox

Description

Carbadox · CAS 6804-07-5 · C11H10N4O4. UNII M2X04R2E2Y. Melting Point: 239.5-240 °C; Melting Point: 239.5 °C; Solubility: In water, 58 mg/L at 22 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	6804-07-5
PubChem CID	135403805
Molecular formula	C11H10N4O4
IUPAC name	methyl N-[(1,4-dioxidoquinoxaline-1,4-diium-2-yl)methylideneamino]carbamate
UNII (FDA)	M2X04R2E2Y

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	262.22
XLogP3	-0.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	5
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	262.07020481
Monoisotopic Mass	262.07020481
Topological Polar Surface Area	102
Heavy Atom Count	19
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	239.5-240 °C
Melting Point	239.5 °C
Solubility	In water, 58 mg/L at 22 °C
LogP	log Kow = 0.13

Physical description & handling notes

• Yellow solid; Practically insoluble in water; [Merck Index]
• YELLOW CRYSTALS.
• Minute yellow crystals
• Solubility in water: none
• Vapor pressure, Pa at 25 °C:
• Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	GROWTH_PROMOTER: Veterinary Drug NO ADI ALLOCATED, genotoxic carcinogens TRS 918-JECFA 60/33 FAS 51-JECFA 60/49 NUTRITON

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H228, H302, H350, H341, H361, H373

Documented Uses

• Used as a veterinary antimicrobial agent and a feed additive for growth promotion of swine; [HSDB] Has been used to treat swine with dysentery, but prohibited in UK after reports of carcinogenicity; [Drug Information Portal]
• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• Veterinary antimicrobial agent also used as prophylactic during surgery or at generally lower levels of administration to promote an animal's ability to withstand pathogenic challenge when under stress.
• FDA approved nutritional feed additive for swine for food efficiency/growth promotion
• Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Animal Drugs -> FDA Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book) -> Active Ingredients

Synonyms

Mecadox; Carbadoxum; Fortigro; Karbadox; M2X04R2E2Y; GS-6244; DTXSID6043913; GS 6244; Hydrazinecarboxylic acid, (2-quinoxalinylmethylene)-, methyl ester, N,N'-dioxide; 3-(2-Chinoxalinylmethylen-1,4-dioxid)methylkarbazat; 2-Formylquinoxaline 1,4-dioxide carbomethoxyhydrazone; NSC-758942; Mecadox 10; RefChem:58610; DTXCID10809940; 229-879-0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Carbadox?

CAS 6804-07-5; molecular formula C11H10N4O4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Carbadox known by?

Mecadox, Carbadoxum, Fortigro, Karbadox, M2X04R2E2Y, GS-6244.

What is the regulatory status of Carbadox?

Documented regulatory listings: GROWTH_PROMOTER: Veterinary Drug; NO ADI ALLOCATED, genotoxic carcinogens; TRS 918-JECFA 60/33.

Is Carbadox classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H228, H302, H350, H341, H361.

What are the key physical properties of Carbadox?

Melting Point: 239.5-240 °C; Melting Point: 239.5 °C; Solubility: In water, 58 mg/L at 22 °C; LogP: log Kow = 0.13.

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