Metronidazole

Product Name: Metronidazole

CAS No.: 443-48-1

Molecular Formula: C6H9N3O3

Properties: White or yellowish, crystalline powder

SPECIFICATION:

ITEMS		STANDARDS
Appearance		white or yellowish, crystalline powder
Solubility		Slightly soluble in water, acetone, alcohol, methylene chloride.
Identification	Melting point	159℃～163℃
	UV	The solution shows an absorption maximum at 277nm, and a minimum at 240. The specific absorption at the maximum is 365 to 395.
	IR	The sample spectrum complies with that of the reference standard spectrum.
	Reaction of primary aromatic amines	The sample solution gives the reaction of primary aromatic amines.
Appearance of solution		The solution is not more opalescent than reference suspensions II.
		The solution is not more intensely colored than reference solution GY6.
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any other unknown impurity	≤0.1%
	Total Impurities	≤0.2%
Loss on drying		≤0.5%
Sulphated ash		≤0.1%
Assay (calculated on the dried substance)		99.0～101.0%

Usage: It has a strong antibacterial effect on most anaerobic bacteria and is used to treat amoebiasis, trichomoniasis and anaerobic infections

Package: 25 kg/drum

Storage: Stored in closed container and protected from light

Product Standard: EP