Product Name

Metronidazole

Classification

Auxiliaries and Other Medicinal Chemicals

CAS NO.

443-48-1

EINECS No

207-136-1

Specs

BP/USP/EP

Physical and

chemical properties

Molecular Formula: C6H9N3O3

Molecular weight: 171.15

Structural Formula:

Description:

Melting Point (°C): 159-163°C

Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 20°C

Appearance: white powder

Application

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Metronidazole is an antibiotic, amebicide, and antiprotozoal. It is the drug of choice for first episodes of mild-to-moderate Clostridium difficile infection. Metronidazole is also used as a gel preparation in the treatment of the dermatological conditions such as rosacea  and fungating tumours.

Package

25kg/drum

Storage

Keep in cool and dry place; 2 years.