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Metronidazole

Catalog No. M338880 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 443-48-1 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 792

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
metronidazole
Synonyms
NSC 50364
Deflamon
Efloran
Flagil
NSC 69587
Entizol
Anagiardil
2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol
Arilin
Bayer 5360
Dentamet gel
Elyzol
Flagesol
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole
Nidazole
Cimetrol 500LPCI
Clont

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 443-48-1

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
Melting Point 159-161°C
Solubility DMSO
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen.

REFERENCES

  • Carballo, M., et al.: J. App. Toxicol., 29, 248 (2009)
  • Leitsch, D., et al.: Mol. Microbiol., 72, 518 (2009)
  • Sanderson, H., et al.: Toxicol. Lett., 187, 84 (2009)