What is quinine

Quinine, with the chemical formula C20H24N2O2 and CAS number 130-95-0, is a medication principally used for treating malaria.Its mechanism of action involves disrupting the proliferation and reproductive processes of parasites within erythrocytes, hence aiding in the management and treatment of the infection.

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(-)-Quinine; (-)-QUININE FOR RESOLUTION OF RACEMATES; (1R)-(6-Methoxyquinolin-4-yl)(5-vinylquinuclidin-2-yl)Methanol; (8a,9R)-6′-methoxycinchonan-9-ol; (8R,9S)-Quinidine-d3;

What is quinine(CAS 130-95-0) used for

Quinine is predominantly employed for the treatment of malaria, which is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes and caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It exhibits notable efficacy against some types of the malaria parasite. Furthermore, quinine has historically been employed to alleviate nocturnal leg cramps, although its usage for this purpose is presently infrequent due to several adverse effects.