Nimorazole is a hypoxic modifier and radiosensitizer that exhibits anticancer and anti-parasitic activities. Nimorazole is clinically used to treat trichomoniasis. Nimorazole features a structure similar to that of other nitroimidazole antimicrobial compounds.
| Cas No. | 6506-37-2 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C9H14N4O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 226.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-[2-(5-Nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]morpholine |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
|---|---|
| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | N3350 Info Sheet PDF |
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