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Metronidazole

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H9N3O3
CAS Number:
443-48-1
Molecular Weight:
171.15
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
611683
EC Number:
207-136-1
MDL number:
MFCD00009750
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

metronidazole

form

crystalline

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

159-161 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

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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 BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Metronidazole Gel
  • Metronidazole Oral Suspension

    • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 150 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Health hazard
    GHS08

    signalword

    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

    Carc. 1B - Muta. 1B - STOT RE 2

    Storage Class

    6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

    wgk_germany

    WGK 3

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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