443-48-1 Metronidazole AKSci J10642
 
 
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  J10642    
Metronidazole, 99% (HPLC)
 
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol
IDENTITY
CAS Number:443-48-1
MDL Number:MFCD00009750
MF:C6H9N3O3
MW:171.15
EINECS:207-136-1
BRN:611683
SPECIFICATIONS & PROPERTIES
Min. Purity Spec:99% (HPLC)
Physical Form (at 20°C):Solid
Melting Point:159-163°C
Long-Term Storage:Store long-term at 2-8°C
DOT/IATA TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not hazardous material

BIOLOGICAL INFO
Application(s):Antibiotic

REVIEW
 Metronidazole is a prodrug. Unionized metronidazole is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce metronidazole to its active form. This reduced metronidazole then covalently binds to DNA, disrupt its helical structure, inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis and resulting in bacterial cell death.

REFERENCES
[1]Shennan A, Crawshaw S, Briley A, Hawken J, Seed P, Jones G, Poston L: A randomised controlled trial of metronidazole for the prevention of preterm birth in women positive for cervicovaginal fetal fibronectin: the PREMET Study. BJOG. 2006 Jan;113(1):65-74.
[2] Lamont RF: Can antibiotics prevent preterm birth-the pro and con debate. BJOG. 2005 Mar;112 Suppl 1:67-73.
[3] Williams CS, Woodcock KR: Do ethanol and metronidazole interact to produce a disulfiram-like reaction? Ann Pharmacother. 2000 Feb;34(2):255-7.
[4] Visapaa JP, Tillonen JS, Kaihovaara PS, Salaspuro MP: Lack of disulfiram-like reaction with metronidazole and ethanol. Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Jun;36(6):971-4.

GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)

Pictograms

Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statements
H351

Precautionary Statements
P201; P202; P281; P308+P313; P405; P501

Current as of January 28, 2025


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CATEGORIES
 APIs and Bioactives > Antibacterials, Antiparasitics


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