Product Size
1 g
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Product Overview
Description
Antibacterial nitrofuran derivative.
Alternative Names
Diafuron; Furaxone; Furazolidine; furazolidone; Furoxone; Nitrofurazolidone; Nitrofuroxon
Biological Description
A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone binds bacterial DNA, which leads to the gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase (MAO). It is used to treat anorexia and antagonism of thiamin utilization in poultry.
Solubility Overview
~50 mg/mL (Formic acid).
Chemical Properties
Chemical Name
3-(5-Nitrofurfurylideneamino)-2-oxazolidinone
Molecular Weight (Da)
225.16
Molecular Formula
C8H7N3O5
SMILES
C1COC(=O)N1N=CC2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-]
Storage & Handling
Storage Instructions
Shipped at 4 °C. Store at -20 °C. Store in the dark.
