2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL Chemical Properties
Melting point
140 °C
Boiling point
405.4±25.0 °C(Predicted)
density
1.45±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.
Refrigerator
solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form
Solid
pka
14.44±0.10(Predicted)
color
Off-White to Orange
Safety Information
MSDS Information
2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL Usage And Synthesis
Uses
Isometronidazole (Metronidazole EP Impurity E) is an impurity of Metronidazole (M338880), 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.
2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL Preparation Products And Raw materials