| Description | Furaltadone L-tartrate (Altafur L-tartrate), a nitrofuran antimicrobial agent, is potentially useful for researching Salmonella enteritidis infections in chickens. It demonstrates both inhibitory and bactericidal properties against Staphylococci in vitro. |
| Synonyms | Furaltadone L-tartrate, Altafur L-tartrate |
| molecular weight | 474.379 |
| Molecular formula | C17H22N4O12 |
| CAS | 14343-71-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. A.Rampling(Dr.), et al. The effect of furaltadone, a nitrofuran drug, on experimental infections of chickens with salmonella enteritidis phage Type 4. Pathology Volume 25, Supplement 1, 1993, Page 22. 2. William R. McCabe, et al. Furaltadone — A Critical Evaluation of Clinical and Laboratory Studies. N Engl J Med 1960; 263:927-934. |