Product Name: Metronidazole CAS: 443-48-1
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
mp 159-161 °C(lit. )
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility acetic acid: 0.1 M, clear, faintly yellow
form crystalline
Water Solubility < 0.1 g/100 mL at 20 oC
Merck 6157
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
HS Code 29332990
Chemical Properties: white to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Usage : Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen.