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Analytical Standard(s)
33972(−)-Levamisole
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21321(−)-Levamisole (hydrochloride) (CRM)
Isomer(s)
39242Tetramisole
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(−)-Levamisole (hydrochloride)

Item No. 14874

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • NSC 177023
  • R 12654
  • L-Tetramisole
Technical Information
Formal Name
(6S)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydro-6-phenyl-imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
16595-80-5
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2S • HCl
Formula Weight
240.8
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A neat solid
SMILES
[H][C@]1(N=C(SCC2)N2C1)C3=CC=CC=C3.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H12N2S.ClH/c1-2-4-9(5-3-1)10-8-13-6-7-14-11(13)12-10;/h1-5,10H,6-8H2;1H/t10-;/m1./s1
InChi Key
LAZPBGZRMVRFKY-HNCPQSOCSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    (–)-Levamisole (hydrochloride) (Item No. 14874) is an analytical reference material categorized as an imidazothiazole. (–)-Levamisole is used as a cutting agent with cocaine, and levamisole-adulterated cocaine has led to cutaneous vasculopathy in some individuals.1,2,3 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Broséus, J., Gentile, N., and Esseiva, P. The cutting of cocaine and heroin: A critical review. Forensic Sci. Int. 262, 73-83 (2016).

    2. Pillow, M.T., and Hughes, A. Levamisole-adulterated cocaine induced vasculitis with skin ulcerations. West. J. Emerg. Med. 14(2), 149-150 (2013).

    3. Tran, H., Tan, D., and Marnejon, T.P. Cutaneous vasculopathy associated with levamisole-adulterated cocaine. Clin. Med. Res. 11(1), 26-30 (2013).