2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)imidazoles and their use as an anthelmintic
AssigneeThe Dow Chemical Company
InventorsPaul B. Budde, Robert D. Vatne
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Abstract
2-((2-Chlorophenyl)azo)imidazole and its hydrochloride salt and its dimethyl iodide derivative were prepared and employed as anthelmintics for the control of gastrointestinal nematodes (worms) in animals and more specifically for the control of Haemonchus in ruminant animals.
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A composition useful for the control of Haemonchus in ruminant animals which comprises an inert carrier and from 1 to 95 percent by weight of 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)-1,3-dimethyl imidazole iodide.
A method for the control of Haemonchus in ruminant animals which comprises orally administering to said animals, an anthelmintically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)imidazole, 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)imidazole:hydrochloride and 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)-1,3-dimethyl imidazole iodide.
An animal feed composition which comprises an animal feed containing from 2 to 98 percent by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)imidazole, 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)imidazole:hydrochloride and 2-((2-chlorophenyl)azo)-1,3-dimethyl imidazole iodide.
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