Category:
Other Antibiotics
CAS NO:
856866-72-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Torezolid (Pretomanid) is a nitroimidazole antibiotic developed for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Its core synthesis involves heterocyclic nitration and reduction steps. The molecular formula is C15H10N6O4 with CAS number 879284-20-1.
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles. Strict storage required at controlled room temperature away from light and moisture. Occupational safety mandates respiratory protection during handling to prevent inhalation exposure.