l General Information |
Product Name | Ornidazole |
General description | Ornidazole is a 5-nitroimidazole derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial properties against anaerobic bacteria. |
Synonym | Ro7-0207; NSC 95075; 1-chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 16773-42-5 |
Formula | C7H10ClN3O3 | Molecular Weight | 219.625 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥35mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥35mg/mL |
Water | Slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Ornidazole is a C-nitro compound that is 5-nitroimidazole in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl and methyl groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of susceptible protozoal infections and for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections. It has a role as an antiprotozoal drug, an antiinfective agent, an antibacterial drug, an antitrichomonal drug and an epitope. It is a member of imidazoles, a C-nitro compound, a secondary alcohol and an organochlorine compound. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
