Substance

ID:176412

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
metronidazole
Synonyms
Metronidazole
Brand Name
Flagyl, Filmet
Registration numbers
CAS Number
443-48-1
CHEBI ID
6909
Chemspider ID
4029
PubChem CID
4173
Unique Ingredient Identifier
140QMO216E
CHEMBL
137
DrugBank ID
DB00916
KEGG ID
D00409
Wikipedia Title
Metronidazole
Properties
Pharmacology Properties
Excretion
Renal (60-80%), biliary (6–15%)
Bioavailability
100% (oral)
59–94% (rectal)
Half Life
6–7 hours
Pregnancy Category
B2 (Au)
B (US)
Admin Routes
oral, topical, rectal, IV, vaginal
Legal Status
POM (UK)
Rx-only (US)
S4 (Australia)
Metabolism
Hepatic
Physical Property
Melting Point
159-163 °C (318.2-325.4°F)
Molecule Details
Molecular Spectra
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