Nitrofurantoin

• CAT Number: A000094
• CAS Number: 67-20-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H6N4O5
• Molecular Weight: 238.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Macrodantin, Furadantine, Furadonine
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]imidazolidine-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6N4O5/c13-6-4-11(8(14)10-6)9-3-5-1-2-7(17-5)12(15)16/h1-3H,4H2,(H,10,13,14)/b9-3+
• InChIKey: NXFQHRVNIOXGAQ-YCRREMRBSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(=O)NC(=O)N1/N=C/C2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-]

Nitrofurantoin（Cat No.:A000094）is an antibiotic used primarily to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to its effectiveness against a range of Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria, including E. coli. It works by damaging bacterial DNA, which disrupts bacterial replication and leads to cell death. Nitrofurantoin is highly concentrated in the urine, making it particularly suitable for UTI treatment with minimal effects on other parts of the body. Its unique mechanism of action reduces the likelihood of resistance, and it is often prescribed as a first-line therapy for uncomplicated UTIs.

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