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284968

Nitrofurantoin

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£223.00

SKU:
284968
Molecular Weight:
238.16
Purity:
≥98% (HPLC)
Storage Conditions:
4°C
Supplier:
United States Biological
CAS Number:
67-20-9
Format:
Pale yellow to yellow solid
Extra Details:
A nitrofuran antibiotic with low resistance potential that is rapidly metabolized by mammals. Active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Nitrofurantoin is also a prooxidant that is cytotoxic due to the generation of intracellular H2O2. Antibacterial. Synonyms: 1-[[(5-Nitro-2-furanyl)methylene]amino]-2,4-imidazolidinedione; 1-(5-Nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin; 5-Nitrofurantoin; Berkfurin; Chemiofuran; Cyantin; Cystit; Furadantoin; Furadoin; Furadoine; Nifurantin; Nitoin; Nitrofurantoin; Novofuran; Orafuran; Urodin; Zoofurin CAS No: 67-20-9 Molecular Formula: C₈H₆N₄O₅ Molecular Weight: 238.16 Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow solid Purity: ≥98% (HPLC) Melting Point: >213°C (dec.) Loss on Drying:: ≤1% Nitrofurazone: ≤0.01% Nitrofurfural Diacetate: ≤1% Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated) Storage and Stability: Store at 4°C. under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
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