| Description | Nifurzide is a nitrofuran derivative used as an intestinal antiinfectious agent. Low concentrations reduces growth rate while high concentrations completely inhibits growth. |
| Synonyms | Ricridene |
| molecular weight | 336.28 |
| Molecular formula | C12H8N4O6S |
| CAS | 39978-42-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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