Compound Q&A
What is Metronidazole (CAS: 443-48-1)?
Answer
Metronidazole (CAS: 443-48-1) is an antimicrobial medication used to treat infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and certain protozoa. Its chemical formula is C6H9N3O2, and it belongs to the nitroimidazole class. It is a white to off-white powder, slightly soluble in water, and has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive anaerobes. Metronidazole is effective in conditions like bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and amoebiasis due to its ability to disrupt microbial DNA.
About
CAS No
443-48-1
English Name
Metronidazole
Molecular Formula
C6H9N3O3
Molecular Weight
171.15 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1ncc([N+](=O)[O-])n1CCO
InChIKey
VAOCPAMSLUNLGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
