Description / Application
Tinidazole is 1H-imidazole substituted at C-1 by a (2-ethylsulfonyl)ethyl group, at C-2 by a methyl group and at C-5 by a nitro group. It is used as an antiprotozoal, antibacterial agent. It has a role as an antiamoebic agent, an antiparasitic agent, an antiprotozoal drug and an antibacterial drug.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 1-[2-(Ethylsulfonyl)ethyl]-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole |
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| Molecular Formula | C8H13N3O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 247.27 |
| MFCD | MFCD00057217 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H312+H332;H341;H351 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P261;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P308+P313;P322;P363;P405;P501 |