Description
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic that inhibits DNA synthesis. Metronidazole displays antibacterial and anti-protozoal activities against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, including species of Clostridium and Trichomonas.
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic that inhibits DNA synthesis. Metronidazole displays antibacterial and anti-protozoal activities against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, including species of Clostridium and Trichomonas.
| Cas No. | 443-48-1 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C6H9N3O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 171.15 |
| Chemical Name | 1-(2-Hydroxy-1-ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol |
| Synonym | Arilin; Deflamon; Flagyl; Gineflavir; Klion; MetroGel; Trichazol; Vagilen; Zidoval |
| Melting Point | 159-163°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, dilute acids and ethanol. Slightly soluble in DMF. DMSO 34 mg/mL. |
| Appearance | White or yellowish powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | M1977 Info Sheet PDF |
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