Name: Metronidazole

Synonyms: 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-imidazoleethanol; (2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-imidazolee; 2-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol; Flagyl

Molecular Structure:

Molecular Formula: C₆H₉N₃O₃

Molecular Weight: 171.15

CAS Number: 443-48-1

EINECS: 207-136-1

 

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole anti-infective medication used mainly in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms, particularly anaerobic bacteria and protozoa.

Chemical name is 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol,Soluble in water, slightly soluble in hot water and ethanol, very slightly soluble in water or chloroform. Metronidazole is widely used as medical or animal-use API, Metronidazole is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent mainly used to control the trichomonad, amebiasis and anaerobe infection.

Metronidazole is also used as a gel preparation in the treatment of the dermatological conditions such as rosacea and fungating tumours.

 

Specification: BP2004

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or yellowish crystalline powder
Identification	IR
Melting range	159 ~ 163¡ãC
Loss on drying	0.5% Max.
Residue on ignition	0.1% Max.
Heavy metal	20ppm Max.
Appearance of Solution	Suspension ¢ò and solution GY6
Impurity	0.1% Max.
Total impurity	0.2% Max.
Disregard limited	0.01% Max.
Specific absorbance	365 ~ 395
Assay	99.0 ~ 101.0% C6H9N3O3

 

Packing: 25kg/drum