Chinese name: Metronidazole
Name: Metronidazole
CAS: 443-48-1
Molecular formula: C6H9N3O3
Molecular weight: 171.15
Appearance: white or milky crystalline powder. Melting point 158-160. Soluble in hot water, slightly soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water or chloroform, very slightly soluble in ether. Taste bitter and slightly salty.
Melting point: 159-161 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 301.12°C (rough estimate)
Density: 1.3994 (rough estimate)
Refractive index: 1.5800 (estimate)
Flash point: 9℃
Storage conditions: 2-8°C
Solubility: acetic acid: 0.1M, clear, slightly yellow
Acidity factor (pKa) : pKa 2.62(H2O,t =25±0.2,Iundefined) (Uncertain)
Morphology: crystalline
Color: White to light yellow
Water solubility: < 0.1g /100 mL at 20 ºC
Merck: 6157
BRN611683
BCS Class1,3
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidants.
InChIKey: VAOCPAMSLUNLGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: -0.02
Uses: For the treatment of amebiasis, trichomoniasis and anaerobic bacteria infection