Metronidazole,443-48-1

Chemial name :2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol CAS No.:443-48-1 Molecular formula:C6H9N3O3 Structural Formula: Assay:99-101% Appearance: white or yellowish crystal or crystal powder Identification:positive reaction Melting point:159-163 degree celsius Drying loss:0.5% max Residue on ignition:0.1% max Heavy metal:10pp max Property:It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in hot water and ethanol, very slightly soluble in water or chloroform. It is widely used as medical or animal-use API, it is a broard-spectrum antibacterial agent mainly used to control the trichomonad, amebiasis and anaerobe infection.