Triveni Chemicals

Diiodohydroxyquinoline (CAS No. 83‑73‑8) Is A Halogenated Hydroxyquinoline Derivative With Formula C9H5I2NO And Molecular Weight 354.95 G/Mol. Appearing As A Yellow Crystalline Powder, It Is Slightly Soluble In Water But Soluble In Alcohol And Chloroform. Historically Marketed As Iodoquinol, It Was Widely Used As An Intestinal Amoebicide Against Entamoeba Histolytica. While Effective, Its Use Declined Due To Reports Of Neurotoxicity, Particularly Subacute Myelo‑Optic Neuropathy (SMON). Today, It Is Largely Replaced By Safer Alternatives, Though It Remains Of Interest In Research For Its Antimicrobial And Chelating Properties. Regulatory Approval Is Restricted, Requiring Careful Medical Oversight.