Metronidazole, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Metronidazole is a limited spectrum antibiotic that actively deters the growth of protozoa, anaerobic gram-positive, and anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. The first use of this antibiotic was to suppress protozoans such as Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. It has been used to repress the growth of gram-negative anaerobes belonging to the Bacteroides and Fusobacterium, and gram-positive anaerobes such aspeptostreptococcus and Clostridia. The advantages of this antibiotic is that it affects a high percentage of gram-negative bacteria and has greater tissue penetration.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Metronidazole is a limited spectrum antibiotic that actively deters the growth of protozoa, anaerobic gram-positive, and anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. The first use of this antibiotic was to suppress protozoans such as Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. It has been used to repress the growth of gram-negative anaerobes belonging to the Bacteroides and Fusobacterium, and gram-positive anaerobes such aspeptostreptococcus and Clostridia. The advantages of this antibiotic is that it affects a high percentage of gram-negative bacteria and has greater tissue penetration.

Solubility
Soluble in water (10 mg/ml at 20°C), ethanol, methanol, chloroform, and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Store at 4°C.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 159°C to 161°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 611683
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (10mg/ml at 20°C),ethanol,methanol,chloroform,and dimethyl sulfoxide.
• Formula Weight: 171.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Metronidazole

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only