Metronidazole is a bioactive small molecule and broad-spectrum nitromidazole antibiotic used against anaerobic bacteria and parasites. The hydroxy metabolite, 1-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-2-hydroxy methyl-5-nitroimidazole is considered the major active metabolite from the five metabolites produced in vivo. The compound became commercially available in 1960.
Metronidazole is sparingly soluble in aqueous solution.
We also offer:
- Metronidazole, Micronized (M097)
