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Metronidazole

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₉N₃O₃
• CAS Number: 443-48-1
• Molecular Weight: 171.15
• Beilstein: 611683
• MDL number: MFCD00009750
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750458
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: metronidazole
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 159-161 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CC1=NC=C([N+]([O-])=O)N1CCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H9N3O3/c1-5-7-4-6(9(11)12)8(5)2-3-10/h4,10H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: VAOCPAMSLUNLGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Metronidazole USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard, system suitability solutions for the assay, identification, performance, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):

• Metronidazole
• Metronidazole Capsules
• Metronidazole Tablets
• Metronidazole Gel

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H340 - H350 - H373
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P260 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Carc. 1B - Muta. 1B - STOT RE 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable