Nitrofurazone

• CAT Number: A000598
• CAS Number: 59-87-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H6N4O4
• Molecular Weight: 198.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Nitrofural; Furacilin; Furacin; 59-87-0; Furacillin
• Target: Anti-infection
• Solubility: >9.6mg/mL in DMSO
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]urea
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6N4O4/c7-6(11)9-8-3-4-1-2-5(14-4)10(12)13/h1-3H,(H3,7,9,11)/b8-3+
• InChIKey: IAIWVQXQOWNYOU-FPYGCLRLSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(OC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])/C=N/NC(=O)N

Nitrofurazone（Cat No.:A000598）is an antibacterial agent from the nitrofuran class, commonly used in topical treatments for wound infections and burns. It works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism and DNA synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. Nitrofurazone is effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it valuable for preventing and treating infections in wounds, surgical incisions, and skin ulcers. Additionally, Nitrofurazone is used in veterinary medicine for treating infections in animals, and it plays a role in studies focused on antibacterial resistance and topical antimicrobial therapy.

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