CAS No. 59-06-3
Batch:
Purity:99.22
Chemical Structure
Check the
Ethopabate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | methyl 4-acetamido-2-ethoxybenzoate | |
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| CAS Number | 59-06-3 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C12H15NO4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 237.25 | |
| SMILES | CCOC1=C(C=CC(=C1)NC(=O)C)C(=O)OC | |
| InChIKey | GOVWOKSKFSBNGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Ethopabate is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent and coccidiostat that acts as a competitive inhibitor of the folate synthesis pathway in parasite species. By competing with p-aminobenzoic acid, ethopabate interrupts dihydropteroate synthesis, thereby disrupting nucleic acid biosynthesis and inhibiting parasite replication. It exhibits potent activity against Eimeria species, effectively suppressing intestinal lesions, oocyst shedding, and mortality associated with avian coccidiosis.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
47 mg/mL
(198.1 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 47 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.