Substance
ID:73628
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
metronidazole
Synonyms
MetronidazolelagylMetronidazNidagylAnagiardilMepagyl
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CAS Number
Properties
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Molecule Details
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Metronidazole(Flagyl)is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Metronidazole, taken up by diffusion, is selectively absorbed by anaerobic bacteria and sensitive protozoa. Once taken up by anaerobes, it is non-enzymatically reduced by reacting with reduced ferredoxin, which is generated by pyruvate oxido-reductase. This reduction causes the production of toxic products to anaerobic cells, and allows for selective accumulation in anaerobes. [1]
Biological Activity:
Metronidazole(Flagyl)is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Metronidazole, taken up by diffusion, is selectively absorbed by anaerobic bacteria and sensitive protozoa. Once taken up by anaerobes, it is non-enzymatically reduced by reacting with reduced ferredoxin, which is generated by pyruvate oxido-reductase. This reduction causes the production of toxic products to anaerobic cells, and allows for selective accumulation in anaerobes. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metronidazole