Pharma Reference Standard; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites
API
Metronidazole
CAS Number
705-19-1
HS Code
29339900
Molecular formula
C₆H₉N₃O₃
Molecular Weight
171.15
Synonyms
2-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-4-nitroimidazole; Izoklion; Mizonidazole; RP 8979; SC-16427; Metronidazole EP Impurity E
Chemical Name
2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol
Appearance
Off-White to Orange Solid
Melting Point
127-130°C
Storage
2-8°C Refrigerator
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Applications
Isometronidazole (Metronidazole EP Impurity E) is an impurity of Metronidazole, a chemotherapeutic agent that is used as a first line defense against Clostridium difficile (C.diff). Isometronidazole is also a hypoxic cell sensitizer in humans and mice.
Shipping Condition
Stable to be shipped at room temperature
Inventory Status
Under Development
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Chemical Name: Metronidazole EP Impurity E
Synonym: 2-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-4-nitroimidazole; Izoklion; Mizonidazole; RP 8979; SC-16427; Metronidazole EP Impurity E