A nitroimidazole antibiotic that has activity against protozoans and most Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobicbacteria. It is a potential radiosensitizer for cancer treatment.




Specifications







Cas No.
443-48-1



Product ID
M1977



Product Name
Metronidazole




Chemical Name
1-(2-Hydroxy-1-ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole



Synonym
Arilin; Deflamon; Flagyl; Gineflavir; Klion; MetroGel; Trichazol; Vagilen; Zidoval



Formula Wt.
171.15



Melting Point
158^oC-160^oC



Purity
≥98%




Solubility
Soluble in water, dilute acids and ethanol. Slightly soluble in DMF.



Store Temp
+4^oC



References
Freeman CD. Klutman NE. Lamp KC. Drugs. 54:679-708 (1997).
Acharya DK. Indian J Med Sci. 48:111-6 (1994).