Metronidazole [ 443-48-1 ]
- Appearance
- white to slightly yellow crystalline powder
- Melting Point
- 159-163 ( ℃ )
- Boiling Point
- 199 ( ℃ )
| mp | 159-161 °C(lit.) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | acetic acid: 0.1 M, clear, faintly yellow |
| form | crystalline |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
| Merck | 6157 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |