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CAS No.: 148-01-6 Formula: C8H7N3O5
Weight: 225.15800
Synonyms: 2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzamide; Dinitolmide; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzamide,3,5-Dinitro-o-toluamide; Benzamide, 2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-;
Dinitolmide (or zoalene) is a fodder additive for poultry, used to prevent coccidiosis infections. It is sold under trade names such as Coccidine A, Coccidot, and Zoamix. Dinitolmide is usually added to feed in doses of 125ppm (preventive) or 250ppm (curative). It is a broad-spectrum anticoccidial drug, preventing seven main strains of Eimeria coccidium. It leaves no residues in tissues. It can be also used to prevent coccidiosis of domestic rabbits.
