Metronidazole

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Cat Number

API443481-1

CAS Number

443-48-1

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Product Detail

CAS Number

443-48-1

EINECS

207-136-1

Synonyms

metronidazole Flagyl 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol Metronidazol

Description

Metronidazole is a commonly used antibiotic, belonging to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics. It is frequently used to treat gastrointestinal infections as well as trichomoniasis and giardiasis, and amebiasis which are parasitic infections. Metronidazole has been used as an antibiotic for several decades, with added antiparasitic properties that set it apart from many other antibacterial drugs, allowing it to treat a wide variety of infections.

Molecular Formula

C6H9N3O3

Molecular Weight

171.15

Appearance

white to pale-yellow crystalline powder

Melting Point

158-160 ℃

Boiling Point

405.4

Qualification

USDMF;COS;GMP