Metronidazole
Synonyms: 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol
CAS: 443-48-1
EINECS: 207-136-1
Assay: 99.0%~101.0%.
Standard: BP2010/ EP/USP
Packing: 25Kg/cardboard drum
MF: C6H9N3O3
MW: 171.15
Character: White crystalline powder. with a slight odor. Bitter and saline taste. pH (saturated aqueous solution) about 6.5. Mp159-161℃. Insoluble in water, acetic acid: 0.1 M, clear, faintly yellow.
Usage: Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen.