The molecule is an organic iodide salt and a member of benzothiazoles. It has a role as a fluorochrome and an anthelminthic drug. It contains a dithiazanine.
(2Z)-3-ethyl-2-[(2E,4E)-5-(3-ethyl-1,3-benzothiazol-3-ium-2-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene]-1,3-benzothiazole;iodide