Chemical name: Methyl 5-propylthio-2-benzimidazolecarbamate
CAS no.: 54965-21-8

Structural formula:

Molecular formula: C₁₂H₁₅N₃O₂S
Physical & chemical property:
Physical State: White to off-white powder
Melting point: 208-210°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, strong acids and strong bases; slightly soluble in methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate and acetonitrile.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions
Specification: 98%TC
Uses: Albendazole is an orally administered broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic used against helminths and in the treatment of hydatid cyst disease and neurocysticercosis. It is used to treat ruminant infestations by either roundworms or flatworms.