Nitrofurantoin

CAS67-20-9

Nitrofurantoin (CAS 67-20-9, C8H6N4O5) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

Chemical structure of Nitrofurantoin
C8H6N4O5 · 238.16 g/mol
CAS No.
67-20-9
Formula
C8H6N4O5
Mol. weight
238.16 g/mol
Appearance
lemon yellow crystalline powder

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 67-20-9
Product name Nitrofurantoin
Chinese name 呋喃妥因
Synonyms 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-2,4-imidazolidinedione
Chinese synonyms 呋喃妥英; 1-[(5-硝基-2-呋喃亚甲基)氨基]乙内酰脲; 1-[[(5-硝基-2-呋喃基)亚甲基]氨基]-2,4-咪唑烷二酮; 硝基呋喃妥因; 硝呋妥因; 呋喃妥因; 呋喃坦啶; 呋喃咀啶
Molecular formula C8H6N4O5
Molecular weight 238.16 g/mol
EC number 200-646-5

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance lemon yellow crystalline powder

Applications

<SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Molecular weight:</FONT></SPAN>238.16<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Property:</FONT></SPAN>It is yellow crystal powder,odorless ,bitter taste,it will turn dark in the light,it can absorb moisture and become nitrofurantoin.<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Specification:<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN>A:Accord with China Pharmacopoeia 2010 edition<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appearance:</FONT></SPAN>Yellow crystal powder<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assay:</FONT></SPAN>98.0~102.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on drying:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reidue on ignition:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 0.1%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acidity:</FONT></SPAN>5.5~7.0<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN>B:Accord with Europe Pharmacopoeia (EP6) edition <BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appearance:</FONT></SPAN>A yellow crystalline powder or yellow crystals<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assay:</FONT></SPAN>98.0~102.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on drying:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sulphated ash:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 0.1%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related substance:</FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN>C:Accord with United States Pharmacopoeia 32 edition <BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appearance:</FONT></SPAN>A lemon-yellow crystalline powder . <BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assay:</FONT></SPAN>98.0~102.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on drying:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sulphated ash:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 0.1% <SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limit of Nitrofurfural Diacetate:</FONT></SPAN>not more than 1.0%</SPAN> <SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limit of Nitrofurazone:</FONT></SPAN>not more than 0.01%<SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use:</FONT></SPAN> It is a antibacterial.

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Available pack sizes 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Nitrofurantoin?

The CAS Registry Number of Nitrofurantoin is 67-20-9. Nitrofurantoin is also known as 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-2,4-imidazolidinedione.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nitrofurantoin?

The molecular formula of Nitrofurantoin is C8H6N4O5, and its molecular weight is 238.16 g/mol.

What is Nitrofurantoin used for?

<SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Molecular weight:</FONT></SPAN>238.16<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Property:</FONT></SPAN>It is yellow crystal powder,odorless ,bitter taste,it will turn dark in the light,it can absorb moisture and become nitrofurantoin.<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Specification:<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN>A:Accord with China Pharmacopoeia 2010 edition<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appearance:</FONT></SPAN>Yellow crystal powder<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assay:</FONT></SPAN>98.0~102.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on drying:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reidue on ignition:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 0.1%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acidity:</FONT></SPAN>5.5~7.0<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN>B:Accord with Europe Pharmacopoeia (EP6) edition <BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appearance:</FONT></SPAN>A yellow crystalline powder or yellow crystals<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assay:</FONT></SPAN>98.0~102.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on drying:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sulphated ash:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 0.1%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related substance:</FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN>C:Accord with United States Pharmacopoeia 32 edition <BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appearance:</FONT></SPAN>A lemon-yellow crystalline powder . <BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assay:</FONT></SPAN>98.0~102.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on drying:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 1.0%<BR><SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sulphated ash:</FONT></SPAN>Not more than 0.1% <SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limit of Nitrofurfural Diacetate:</FONT></SPAN>not more than 1.0%</SPAN> <SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limit of Nitrofurazone:</FONT></SPAN>not more than 0.01%<SPAN class=style6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use:</FONT></SPAN> It is a antibacterial.

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