Description
Metronidazole is a synthetic antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent of the nitroimidazole class. It is a limited spectrum antibiotic that has activity against anaerobic gram-positive and anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. It is also promisingly to be a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells.
Synonyms
Flagyl; Metronidazol; 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-Ethanol; Novonidazol; 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-Ethanol; Anagiardil; Arilin; Bayer 5360; Cimetrol 500LPCI; Clont; Deflamon; Dentamet gel; Efloran; Elyzol; Flagesol; Flagil; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole; NSC 50364; NSC 69587; Nidazole
IUPAC Name
2-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)Ethanol
Molecular Formula
C6H9N3O3
Canonical SMILES
CC1=NC=C(N1CCO)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H9N3O3/c1-5-7-4-6(9(11)12)8(5)2-3-10/h4,10H,2-3H2,1H3
InChIKey
VAOCPAMSLUNLGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
405.4°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Slightly soluble in DMSO, Methanol
Appearance
White to pale yellow powder
Storage
Store in a well - closed container, protected from light.
Toxicity
LD50 = 500 mg/kg/day (orally in rat).