CAS 1467-86-3: 6-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid

Mebendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic drug that inhibits the growth of worms by binding to the benzimidazole-sensitive sites on the worm's nervous system. Mebendazole has been shown to be a potent and selective antagonist at the benzimidazole-sensitive site of the GABA receptor. This activity has been confirmed in vitro and in animal models, where it blocked convulsions induced by pentylenetetrazol. Mebendazole is also orally active, but modifications are needed to optimize its oral bioavailability and dosing. Mebendazole has been shown to have significant activity against some human parasites, including Entamoeba histolytica, Trichuris trichiura, and Giardia lamblia. In vivo studies have shown that mebendazole is well tolerated in humans when taken orally.

6-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid