Metronidazole

Product Name: Metronidazole

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 

Chemical Properties white to slightly yellow crystalline powder

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