Metronidazole

CAS number: 443-48-1

Molecular formula: C6H9N3O3

molecular weight: 171.154

Chemical structure:

Product nameMetronidazole  
Shelf Life 4  years
ITEMSSTANDARDSRESULTS
Characteristicsa white or yellowish crystalline powder, slighting sobube in water, in acetone, in alcohol and in methylene, chloride, very slightly solube in etherCOMPLY
Identificationa) Melting point 159-163℃161.1-161.3℃
b) Specific absorbance 365-395b) 375
c) IRc) COMPLY
d) The solution gives the reaction of primary aromatic aminesd) COMPLY
Appearance of solutionSUSPENSION ⅡCOMPLY
AND SOLUTION GY6
Related substancesImpurity:0.1MAX0.02%
Total impurity:0.2MAX0.06%
Heavy Metal20PPM MAX<20PPM
Loss on drying0.5% MAX0.19%
Particle size40-80meshCOMPLY
Assay99.0%-101.0%99.4%
Conclusion: comply with the standard