Tinidazole is an anti-parasitic compound that inhibits nucleic acid synthesis in microbial cells. Tinidazole displays efficacy against Entamoeba and Trichomonas. Additionally, tinidazole exhibits antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pylori.
| Cas No. | 19387-91-8 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C8H13N3O4S |
| Formula Wt. | 247.27 |
| Chemical Name | 1-(2-(Ethylsulfonyl)ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(2-ethylsulfonylethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole |
| Synonym | Fasigin; Trimonase; Pletil; Simplotan; Tinidazol |
| Melting Point | 127-128°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents. Soluble in DMSO to 49 mg/ml. |
| Appearance | White to light yellow powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | T3454 Info Sheet PDF |
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