| Description | Metronidazole (acetic acid) is a metabolite derived from Metronidazole, exhibiting mutagenic activity in bacteria. As a nitroimidazole antibiotic, amebicide, and antiprotozoal agent, Metronidazole is specifically utilized against protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. |
| molecular weight | 185.1375 |
| Molecular formula | C6H7N3O4 |
| CAS | 1010-93-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 200 mg/mL (1080.26 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. M Chacko, et al. Studies on the Possible Mutagenic Action of Metronidazole. Indian J Exp Biol. 1987 Apr;25(4):240-3. 2. M D Mudry, et al. Mutagenic Bioassay of Certain Pharmacological Drugs: III. Metronidazole (MTZ). Mutat Res. 1994 Mar 1;305(2):127-32. |