| Purity | 98% |
| Packaging details | 25Kg Bag |
| Grade | Industrial |
| Form | Powder |
| Molar Mass | 417.54 |
| Color | White color |
| Cas No | 18507-89-6 |
Decoquinate is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent, specifically used as a coccidiostat to prevent and treat coccidiosis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites in animals. It's a quinolone derivative that inhibits electron transport in protozoal mitochondria, interfering with the development of sporozoites. Decoquinate is primarily used in veterinary medicine as a feed additive for various food-producing animals and has also been used in dogs and cats. Key aspects of decoquinate:
Anticoccidial action:Decoquinate is a coccidiostat, meaning it inhibits the growth and reproduction of coccidia, which are protozoan parasites that cause coccidiosis.
Mechanism of action:It works by interfering with the electron transport chain in the protozoan's mitochondria, specifically targeting sporozoites (early life stage of the parasite).
Veterinary use:Decoquinate is widely used as a feed additive for poultry (chickens, turkeys), cattle, sheep, and goats to prevent and control coccidiosis. It's also used in dogs and cats for treating and preventing certain parasitic infections, such as Hepatozoon americanum and Sarcocystis spp