Metronidazole
TL;DR: Metronidazole (CAS 443-48-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H9N3O3 and molecular weight 171.06439 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol
Also Known As: metronidazole, Flagyl, Metronidazol, Gineflavir, Deflamon
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H9N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 171.06439 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 83.9 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 171.06439 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 170.0 |
| Melting Point | 316 to 320 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 405.4 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=NC=C(N1CCO)[N+](=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | VAOCPAMSLUNLGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Metronidazole is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Metronidazole (CAS 443-48-1) has the molecular formula C6H9N3O3 and a molecular weight of 171.06 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include metronidazole and Flagyl.
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Chemical Property Profile of Metronidazole
Property Insights of Metronidazole
The XLogP value of 0.0 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Metronidazole. The TPSA of 83.9 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Metronidazole. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Metronidazole has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Metronidazole?
The CAS number of Metronidazole is 443-48-1.
What is the molecular formula of Metronidazole?
The molecular formula of Metronidazole is C6H9N3O3.
What is the molecular weight of Metronidazole?
The molecular weight of Metronidazole is 171.06439 g/mol.
What are the applications of Metronidazole?
Metronidazole is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Metronidazole?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Metronidazole?
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