Furazolidone

• CAT Number: A000092
• CAS Number: 67-45-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H7N3O5
• Molecular Weight: 225.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7N3O5/c12-8-10(3-4-15-8)9-5-6-1-2-7(16-6)11(13)14/h1-2,5H,3-4H2/b9-5+
• InChIKey: PLHJDBGFXBMTGZ-WEVVVXLNSA-N
• SMILES: C1COC(=O)N1/N=C/C2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-]

Furazolidone（Cat No.:A000092）is a nitrofuran antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. It is effective against a variety of pathogens, including Giardia lamblia and Helicobacter pylori, making it useful for conditions like giardiasis and bacterial dysentery. Furazolidone works by interfering with microbial enzyme systems, ultimately inhibiting DNA synthesis and leading to cell death. Although it is effective, its use has declined in some regions due to potential side effects and resistance concerns, but it remains a valuable option in certain infections.

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