Hydroxymetronidazole
[CAS# 4812-40-2]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Life science standard
• Name: Hydroxymetronidazole
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazole
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₉N₃O₄
• Molecular Weight: 187.15
• CAS Registry Number: 4812-40-2
• EC Number: 641-568-5

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (34 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.61±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 117-119 ºC (ethanol )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Sehgal, Raj K.; Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 1979, V16(5), P871-6.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319