Hydroxy Metronidazole

• CAT Number: R047739
• CAS Number: 4812-40-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H9N3O4
• Molecular Weight: 187.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol; Metronidazole-OH; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazole; Hydroxymetronidazole
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl]ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H9N3O4/c10-2-1-8-5(4-11)7-3-6(8)9(12)13/h3,10-11H,1-2,4H2
• InChIKey: AEHPOYAOLCAMIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(N(C(=N1)CO)CCO)[N+](=O)[O-]

Hydroxy Metronidazole（Cat No.:R047739）, is a derivative of metronidazole, a commonly used antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication. It is a hydroxylated metabolite of metronidazole, resulting from its biotransformation in the body. Hydroxy Metronidazole retains some of the therapeutic properties of metronidazole and is also an active metabolite with antimicrobial activity. This compound is of interest in pharmacokinetic studies and drug metabolism research, as understanding its formation and activity contributes to optimizing the clinical use of metronidazole.