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Product Name:

Metronidazole

Synonyms:

1-(2-Hydroxy-1-ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole;1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole;1-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole;1-(beta-Oxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole;1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-methyl-5-nitro-;1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol,2-methyl-5-nitro-;1-Hydroxyethyl-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole;2-(2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol

CAS:

443-48-1

MF:

C6H9N3O3

MW:

171.15

Product Categories:

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients;API's;Peptide Synthesis/Antibiotics;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;FLAGYL;antibiotic

Mol File:

443-48-1.mol

Chemical Properties

melting point 

159-161 °C(lit.)

boiling point 

405.4 °C at 760 mmHg

density 

1.45 g/cm3

flashing point 

199 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

acetic acid: 0.1 M, clear, faintly yellow

Water Solubility 

<0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC

Stability 

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Usage And Synthesis

General Description

white to slightly yellow crystalline powder with a slight odor. Bitter and saline taste. pH (saturated aqueous solution) about 6.5.

Usage

Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Metronidazole darkens on exposure to light. Metronidazole is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. .

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for Metronidazole are not available; however, Metronidazole is probably combustible.