1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol,2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro- cas no:4812-40-2

Name1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol,2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-
CAS4812-40-2
SynonymsImidazole-1-ethanol,2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro- (7CI,8CI);1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazole; Hydroxymetronidazole
Molecular FormulaC6H9 N3 O4
Molecular Weight187.18

refractive index1.643
storage temp-20?C Freezer

Safety

Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x.

1.		mmo-sat 500 µg/L		AMACCQ    Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 10 (1976),476.
2.		mma-sat 100 µg/plate		CMMUAO    Chemical Mutagens. Principles and Methods for Their Detection 4 (1976),171.
3.		mmo-klp 10 µmol/L/20H		MUREAV    Mutation Research. 66 (1979),207.