Category
Ornidazole
CAS Number
16773-42-5
Alternate CAS Number
NA
Molecular Formula
C7H10ClN3O3
Molecular Weight
219.63
Purity

Not less than- 95.0%

Synonym

α-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol; 1-(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole

Keywords
Heterocycles
Pharmaceutical Standards
Fine Chemicals
Intermediates
Ornidazole Standard

Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial used to treat trichomoniasis, amebiasis, giardiasis, and anaerobic infections. It also helps prevent infections in colorectal surgery. It works by damaging microbial DNA.