Properties
Description
Laquinimod, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a potent immunomodulator. The molecular weight of the compound is 356.8, and its molecular formula is C19H17ClN2O3.
Molecular Formula
C19H17ClN2O3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 60 mg/mL (168.16 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 1 mg/mL (2.8 mM); In vivo: 30% propylene glycol, 5% Tween 80, 65% D5W, 28 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Laquinimod plays a key role in inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and promoting regulatory T cells, thereby reducing neuroinflammation and preventing neuronal damage in MS.