METRONIDAZOLE
Chemical Name | 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol |
CAS Number | 443-48-1 |
Molecular Formula | C6H9N3O3 |
Molecular Weight | 171.15 |
Molecular Structure | |
Packing | 25kg/fiber drum |
Capacity | 60T/M |
Storage | Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers. |
Application | Metronidazole is used to treat acne rosacea (adult acne), a chronic condition in which the facial skin is inflamed and sores develop. Metronidazole decreases the redness and number of sores but may not be a cure. It is also used to treat some vaginal infections. |
SPECIFICATION
Items | Specification |
Appearance | White or yellowish crystalline powder |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, in acetone, in alcohol and in methylene chloride, very slightly soluble in ether. |
Identification | Meets the requirement |
Melting Point | 159.0 ~ 163.0℃ |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
Heavy Metal | ≤20ppm |
Appearance of Solution | Meets the requirements |
Single Impurity | ≤0.1% |
Total Impurities | ≤0.2% |
Specific Absorbance | 365 ~ 395 |
Assay (on dried basis) | 99.0 ~ 101.0% |
Standard | BP2004 |