Mefloquine (CED0003094)

Mefloquine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C17H16F6N2O and an average molecular weight of 378.31 g/mol. Mefloquine belongs to the 4-quinolinemethanols, a subclass of quinolines and derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance is classified as an organoheterocyclic compound. The compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used as an antiprotozoal. It is also associated with food preservation in the category of food, food processing, and cookware. Other recorded sources include indoor air via air, dust, and atmospheric transport, as well as household cleaning and consumer products such as perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non-electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, it is linked to electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, auxiliary devices, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electrically stimulated smoking devices, hybrid capacitors, and one other source. Recorded exposure routes for mefloquine include oral and inhalation. Regarding its biological activity, mefloquine acts as an antagonist of the adenosine receptor A2a (ADORA2A), which is its only recorded protein target.