Cletoquine (Desethylhydroxychloroquine) is a major active metabolite of Hydroxychloroquine. Cletoquine is produced in the liver by CYP2D6, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, and CYP2C8 isoenzymes. Cletoquine is also a Chloroquine derivative and has the ability to against the chikungunya virus (CHIKV). Cletoquine has antimalarial effects and has the potential for autoimmune diseases treatment.

Product information

CAS Number: 4298-15-1

Molecular Weight: 307.82

Formula: C16H22ClN3O

Chemical Name: 2-({4-[(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl}amino)ethan-1-ol

Smiles: CC(CCCNCCO)NC1=CC=NC2=CC(Cl)=CC=C21

InChiKey: XFICNUNWUREFDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C16H22ClN3O/c1-12(3-2-7-18-9-10-21)20-15-6-8-19-16-11-13(17)4-5-14(15)16/h4-6,8,11-12,18,21H,2-3,7,9-10H2,1H3,(H,19,20)

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vivo:

Hydroxychloroquine (5 mg/kg intravenously) is administered to BALB/c mice for blood and tissue to determine the content of Cletoquine (Desethylhydroxychloroquine). The tissue to blood concentration ratio (Kp) is ≥1, indicating accumulation of Cletoquine in tissues. The Cletoquine Kp ratio for the various tissues are observed in the descending order of liver (114.3)>kidney (24.4)>spleen (19.3)>lungs (16.5)>heart (5.5).

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