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Appearance:white to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Throughput:10|Metric Ton|Month
pd_productuse:Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen.
Delivery Time:in stock
Purity:BP2007
Metronidazole Chemical Properties
mp 159-161 °C(lit.)
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility acetic acid: 0.1 M, clear, faintly yellow
form crystalline
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Merck 6157
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
NIST Chemistry Reference Metronidazole(443-48-1)
EPA Substance Registry System 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-methyl-5-nitro-(443-48-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn,T
Risk Statements 40-46-45
Safety Statements 36/37-45-53
WGK Germany 3
RTECS NI5600000
F 8
HS Code 29332990
Hazardous Substances Data 443-48-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Metronidazole Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties white to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Usage Used as an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea. Antiprotozoal (trichomonas). A potential human carcinogen.
General Description White to pale-yellow crystalline powder with a slight odor. Bitter and saline taste. pH (saturated aqueous solution) about 6.5.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile Metronidazole darkens on exposure to light. Metronidazole is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. .
Fire Hazard Flash point data for Metronidazole are not available; however, Metronidazole is probably combustible.
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