| Description | Moxnidazole, a 5-nitroimidazole, is mutagenic in microbial assays and in Drosophila, inducing genetic alterations in mouse somatic cells. |
| molecular weight | 338.32 |
| Molecular formula | C13H18N6O5 |
| CAS | 52279-59-1 |
| Storage | store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Kramers PG. Studies on the induction of sex-linked recessive lethal mutations in Drosophila melanogaster by nitroheterocyclic compounds. Mutat Res. 1982;101(3):209-236. 2. Lang R. Mammalian spot test with moxnidazole, a 5-nitroimidazole. Experientia. 1978;34(4):500-501. |