CAS No: 67-45-8
Chemical Name: 3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)methylene amino-2-oxazolidinone
Molecular Formula: C8H7N3O5
Molecular Weight: 225.16
Chemical Structure:

Furazolidone is a synthetic
nitrofuran derivative that is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal
agent.
Furazolidone is active against the protozoan Giardia
lamblia (Giardia intestinalis) and against a range of
bacteria invitro including staphylococci, enterococci,
Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and
Vibrio cholerae. Furazolidone is bactericidal and appears
to act by interfering with bacterial enzyme systems.
It is used in the treatment of giardiasis, trichomoniasis,
cholera and other vibrio infections.
Standards: BP2004
Packing: 25kgs / drum
Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container away from light, heat in a cool, well-ventilated
area.
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