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Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine)

Alias: Broxaldine; AL 307; AL-307; AL307
Cat No.:V3211 Purity: ≥98%
Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) is an antiprotozoal drug.
Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine)
Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 3684-46-6
Product category: Parasite
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description
Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) is an antiprotozoal drug. Broxaldine inhibits Clostridium difficile with MIC of 4 µM and has antifungal effects.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro

In vitro activity:


Kinase Assay:


Cell Assay:


Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) exhibits potent anticlostridial activity against multiple Clostridium species. It inhibits the growth of Clostridium difficile (including ribotype 027, 014/020, and non-toxigenic strains) with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values ranging from 0.5–2 μg/mL. It also shows inhibitory activity against other Clostridium species, including Clostridium perfringens (MIC: 1–2 μg/mL), Clostridium ramosum (MIC: 2 μg/mL), Clostridium innocuum (MIC: 2 μg/mL), and Clostridium symbiosum (MIC: 4 μg/mL) [2]
- The compound demonstrates no significant inhibitory activity against a panel of Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) non-clostridial bacteria at concentrations up to 32 μg/mL, indicating selective anticlostridial activity [2]
ln Vivo

In a clinical trial involving 30 leprosy patients (25 multibacillary, 5 paucibacillary), combination therapy with Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) (100 mg twice daily) and broxyquinoline (250 mg twice daily) for 6 months resulted in clinical improvement. Among the 25 multibacillary patients, 20 showed significant improvement (reduction in skin lesions, nerve tenderness, and bacterial index), 3 showed moderate improvement, and 2 showed no improvement. All 5 paucibacillary patients achieved complete cure (resolution of skin lesions and negative bacterial index) [1]
Cell Assay
Anticlostridial susceptibility assay: Prepare serial dilutions of Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) in appropriate growth media (e.g., Brucella broth supplemented with hemin and vitamin K1). Inoculate the diluted compound with Clostridium strains (final bacterial concentration: 5×10⁵ CFU/mL) into 96-well plates. Incubate the plates anaerobically at 37°C for 48 hours. Determine the MIC as the lowest concentration of Broxaldine (Brobenzoxaldine) that inhibits visible bacterial growth [2]
- Non-clostridial bacterial susceptibility assay: Perform the same serial dilution and inoculation steps as the anticlostridial assay, using non-clostridial Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. Incubate aerobically or anaerobically (depending on bacterial requirements) at 37°C for 24–48 hours. Evaluate bacterial growth inhibition at concentrations up to 32 μg/mL to assess selectivity [2]
Animal Protocol


Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
In a 6-month clinical trial, broxaldine (100 mg twice daily) was well tolerated in combination with bromoquinoline. No serious adverse reactions were reported; three patients experienced mild and transient gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, bloating), which resolved without discontinuation of the drug [1].
References

[1]. Therapeutic trial of a combination of broxyquinoline and brobenzoxaldine in the treatment of leprosy. Lepr India. 1979 Oct;51(4):505-10.

[2]. Screening for potent and selective anticlostridial leads among FDA-approved drugs. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 2020 Mar 4.

Additional Infomation
Broxaldine is an antimicrobial agent initially used in combination with the known antileprosy drug bromoquinoline to treat leprosy[1]. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes. The combination therapy of broxaldine and bromoquinoline was designed to enhance efficacy through potential synergistic antimicrobial effects[1]. The selective anticlostridium activity of broxaldine suggests that it holds promise as a lead compound for developing novel therapies for clostridium-associated infections, such as Clostridium difficile infection, which is a major cause of medically-associated diarrhea and colitis[2].
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C17H11BR2NO2
Molecular Weight
421.08
Exact Mass
418.916
Elemental Analysis
C, 48.49; H, 2.63; Br, 37.95; N, 3.33; O, 7.60
CAS #
3684-46-6
Related CAS #
3684-46-6
PubChem CID
77262
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.692g/cm3
Boiling Point
538.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
279.2ºC
Index of Refraction
1.68
LogP
5.287
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
3
Rotatable Bond Count
3
Heavy Atom Count
22
Complexity
400
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
CC1=NC2=C(OC(C3=CC=CC=C3)=O)C(Br)=CC(Br)=C2C=C1
InChi Key
IJTPLVAAROHGGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C17H11Br2NO2/c1-10-7-8-12-13(18)9-14(19)16(15(12)20-10)22-17(21)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-9H,1H3
Chemical Name
5,7-Dibromo-2-methyl-8-quinolinol benzoate ester
Synonyms
Broxaldine; AL 307; AL-307; AL307
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.03.00
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : 8.33 ~30 mg/mL ( 19.78 ~71.24 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (1.97 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 8.3 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL of PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL of Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL of normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (1.97 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 8.3 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: 10% DMSO+90% Corn Oil: ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (1.97 mM)


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.3748 mL 11.8742 mL 23.7485 mL
5 mM 0.4750 mL 2.3748 mL 4.7497 mL
10 mM 0.2375 mL 1.1874 mL 2.3748 mL

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