Description
Metronidazole (MNZ), is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication. It is used either alone or with other antibiotics to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, and bacterial vaginosis. It is effective for dracunculiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and amebiasis. It is the drug of choice for a first episode of mild-to-moderate Clostridium difficile colitis.Metronidazole is available by mouth, as a cream, and intravenously.
Specification:
| Chemical Name | Metronidazole |
| Synonyms | 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol; Anagiardil; Arilin; Bayer 5360; Cimetrol 500LPCI; Clont; Deflamon; Dentamet gel; Efloran; Elyzol; Entizol; Flagesol; Flagil; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole; NSC 50364; NSC 69587; Nidazole; |
| CAS Number | 443-48-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₉N₃O₃ |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Melting Point | 156-158ºC |
| Molecular Weight | 171.15 |
| Storage | 4°C |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Category | Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
| Applications | Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen |
Packaging details:
| Packaging details: | 25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
| Storage: | Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
| Shelf Life: | 5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |
