Albendazole

Albendazole is a white or off-white crystalline, odorless powder. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and chloroform. It belongs to the benzimidazole chemical family and is renowned for its antiparasitic properties.

Applications:

1. Pharmaceutical and Biological Research:

   • Studies on parasitic infections (nematodes, cestodes, trematodes).
   • Development of new antiparasitic treatments.

2. Veterinary Industry:

   • Key component in antiparasitic drugs for livestock.

3. Cosmetics and Health:

   • Used to explore interactions between cells and parasites.

4. Experimental Models:

   • In vitro and in vivo pharmacological evaluations.