white or yellowish crystalline powder,Slightly soluble in water,in acetone,in alcohol and in
methylene,chloride
AI Product Description
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Metronidazole is a synthetic <strong>nitroimidazole antibiotic</strong> widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Produced via condensation of acrolein and acetone, it features the molecular formula <strong>C6H9N3O2</strong> (CAS: 443-48-1).</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections in veterinary medicine.</li>
<li>Management of protozoal diseases such as trichomoniasis and giardiasis.</li>
<li>Component in combination therapies for Helicobacter pylori eradication.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Storage requires cool, dry conditions below 25°C. Clinical use demands strict adherence to dosage limits to prevent neurotoxicity and disulfiram-like reactions with alcohol consumption.</p>