Category:
Preclinical Research Services
CAS NO:
696-23-1
Standard:
USP, EP,
Metronidazole EP Impurity A is a critical reference standard for the quality control of the antibiotic metronidazole, specifically identified as 1-ethyl-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole. It serves as a degradation product or synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with European Pharmacopoeia limits. The molecular formula is C6H9N3O2 and its CAS registry number is 6708-43-2.
Store under inert atmosphere at temperatures below -20°C to prevent degradation. Handle only in certified fume hoods with appropriate PPE due to potential mutagenicity associated with nitroimidazole structures. Do not use as a therapeutic agent.