Metronidazole, CAS 443-48-1

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C6H9N3O3

Formula Weight: 171,2

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 443-48-1

Notes: Metronidazole is an antibiotic that has activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa including T. vaginalis, E. histolytica, G. lamblia, C. difficile, and H. pylori.{32541} It reduces the growth of E. coli in vitro (MIC = 128 mg/L under anaerobic conditions).{37625} In vivo, metronidazole reduces viable counts of B. fragilis in a rabbit model of infection. Formulations containing metronidazole have been used in the treatment of various infections including H. pylori and C. difficile.

• SKU: CAY9002409-5
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 9002409-5
• Package Unit: 5 g
• Quantity Unit: STK