| Product name: | Metronidazole Benzoate |
| Molecular Formula: | C13H13N3O4 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Molecular Weight: | 275.3 |
| CAS No.: | 13182-89-3 |
Description
Metronidazole benzoate is a white or slightly yellowish, crystalline powder or flakes. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol.
Application
Metronidazole benzoate is derived from metronidazole and benzoic acid. Metronidazole benzoate has antibacterial, anti-parasitic, and anti-trichomoniasis effects. It is used to treat infections caused by various anaerobic bacteria, protozoa and similar bacteria, including trichomoniasis, amoebiasis, vaginosis and gingivitis.
Specification
| Appearance | White or slightly yellowish, crystalline powder or flakes. |
| Appearance of solution | Meets the requirements. |
| Acidity | Meets the requirements. |
| Heavy metals | ≤20 ppm |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
| Sulfated ash | ≤0.1% |
| Related substances: | |
| Metronidazole | ≤0.1% |
| 2-methyl-4-nitroimidazole | ≤0.1% |
| Benzoic acid | ≤0.1% |
| Any other impurity | ≤0.1% |
| Total impurities | ≤0.2% |
| Assay | 98.5%-101.0% |
Packing and Storage
Preserve in well-closed, light-resistant containers. Store at 25°C, excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C.
Minimum Order
One package
