Description / Application
Secnidazole is a C-nitro compound that is 5-nitroimidazole in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by 2-hydroxypropyl and methyl groups, respectively. It is a drug used for the treatment of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an antiprotozoal drug and an epitope. It is a member of imidazoles, a secondary alcohol and a C-nitro compound.
Identities
| Alternative Name | alpha,2-Dimethyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol hemihydrate; (RS)-1-(2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol hemihydrate |
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| Molecular Formula | C7H11N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 185.18 |
| MFCD | MFCD00864656 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H361 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P281;P308+P313;P405;P501 |