Primaquine

High-quality primaquine phosphate API for malaria prevention and radical cure.
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🌿 Introduction

Primaquine is an 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug primarily used to eliminate dormant liver forms of Plasmodium vivax and P. ovale. It is recognized for its effectiveness in preventing malaria relapses and interrupting parasite transmission. Primaquine phosphate is a key pharmaceutical intermediate with broad application in tropical medicine and research.

💊 Uses

• Radical cure of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax and P. ovale to prevent relapse.
• Used in combination therapy to interrupt malaria transmission by eliminating gametocytes of P. falciparum.
• Research applications in antimalarial drug development and vector control programs.

⚙️ Specifications

• Other Name: Primaquine Phosphate
• Chemical Formula: C₁₅H₂₁N₃O
• CAS Number: 90-34-6
• Molecular Weight: 259.35
• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, protected from light and moisture.

⚠️ Precautions

• For pharmaceutical manufacturing and research use only; not for direct administration without proper formulation.
• Use with caution in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency due to risk of hemolysis.
• Avoid prolonged exposure and handle with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Follow standard laboratory safety procedures during handling and storage.