Metronidazole
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
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
EINECS:207-136-1
Product Categories:Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients;API's;Peptide Synthesis/Antibiotics;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;FLAGYL;antibiotic
Chemical Properties:white to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Assay:99%
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.
Packing:25kg/drum
Test Items Specification Test Results
Idetification IR Complies
Melting point 159~163℃ 160.6~160.9℃
Loss on drying 0.5%Max 0.22%
Residue on ignition 0.1%Max 0.05%
Heavy metals 20ppm Max <20ppm
Appearance of solution Sulpension II And solution GY6 Complies
Impurity 0.1% Max 0.045%
Total impurity 0.2% Max 0.077%
Other impurity 0.01% Max Pass
Specific absorbance 365-395 379
Assay 99.0%-101.0%C6H9N3O3 99.44%C6H9N3O3
Conclusion comply with the requirement of BP2004 standard
- Metronidazole