Nitrofurazone

Name: Nitrofurazone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026932

About Nitrofurazone

Nitrofurazone is an impurity of Nitrofural carrying the CAS registry number 59-87-0. Its molecular formula is C6H6N4O4 and its molecular weight is 198.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is [(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]urea. Alternative names: Nitrofural and Nitrofural/Nitrofurazone.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Nitrofural to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Nitrofurazone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Nitrofural

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Nitrofural.

Nitrofural impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nitrofurazone
Catalogue No.	VQ-026932
CAS Number	59-87-0
IUPAC name	[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]urea
Molecular formula	C₆H₆N₄O₄
Molecular weight	198.14 g/mol
Exact mass	198.0389
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IAIWVQXQOWNYOU-FPYGCLRLSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(OC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])/C=N/NC(=O)N
PubChem CID	5447130

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	126 Å²
Synonyms	Nitrofural, Nitrofural/Nitrofurazone, Furacin, Furacilin, Aldomycin, Furacillin, Furacine, 5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde semicarbazone, Furesol, Actin-N, Furacycline, Furaziline

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nitrofurazone?

The CAS Registry Number of Nitrofurazone is 59-87-0. It is also known as Nitrofural, Nitrofural/Nitrofurazone, Furacin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nitrofurazone?

Nitrofurazone has the molecular formula C6H6N4O4 and a molecular weight of 198.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]urea.

What is Nitrofurazone used for?

Nitrofurazone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Nitrofural. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nitrofurazone can I order?

We supply Nitrofurazone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nitrofurazone?

Yes. Every lot of Nitrofurazone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Nitrofurazone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Nitrofurazone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.