Amprolium hydrochloride

Agent Name
Amprolium hydrochloride
CAS Number
137-88-2
Formula
C14-H19-N4.Cl.Cl-H
Major Category
Other Uses
Amprolium hydrochloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Amprol; Amprol 25; Amprol 25 per cent; Amprolium HCl; Amprolsol vet; Corid 20%; Corid vet; Mepyrium; Pyridinium, 1-((4-amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl)-2-methyl-, chloride, monohydrochloride; Thiacoccid; 2-Picolinium, 1-((4-amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl)-, chloride, monohydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Animal Feed Additives
Description
Solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in poultry feed to control coccidiosis; [Kanerva, p. 1751]
Comments
Asthma reported in a poultry feed mixer; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis reported in feed mill workers; [Kanerva, p. 1752] Interferes with thiamine metabolism possibly resulting in thiamine deficiency; [ChemIDplus] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Occupational dermatitis in animal feed mill workers
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

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