Hydroxy Metronidazole

Name: Hydroxy Metronidazole
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026669

About Hydroxy Metronidazole

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Hydroxy Metronidazole, a metabolite or degradation product of Metronidazole registered under CAS number 4812-40-2. Its molecular formula is C6H9N3O4 and its molecular weight is 187.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl]ethanol. Common synonyms include 2-Hydroxymetronidazole and 2-hydroxymethylmetronidazole.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Metronidazole, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hydroxy Metronidazole
Catalogue No.	VQ-026669
CAS Number	4812-40-2
IUPAC name	2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl]ethanol
Molecular formula	C₆H₉N₃O₄
Molecular weight	187.15 g/mol
Exact mass	187.0593
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	AEHPOYAOLCAMIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(N(C(=N1)CO)CCO)[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	121858

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	104 Å²
Synonyms	1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-hydroxymethyl-5-nitroimidazole, 2-Hydroxymetronidazole, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-hydroxymethylmetronidazole, Metronidazole-OH, Metronidazole-hydroxy, 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-, 2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl]ethan-1-ol, 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazole, 2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-imidazol-1-yl]ethanol, 2-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol, 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-hydroxymethyl-5-nitroimidazole (Hydroxymetronidazole)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P318, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 Hydroxy Metronidazole?

The CAS Registry Number of Hydroxy Metronidazole is 4812-40-2. It is also known as 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-hydroxymethyl-5-nitroimidazole, 2-Hydroxymetronidazole, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hydroxy Metronidazole?

Hydroxy Metronidazole has the molecular formula C6H9N3O4 and a molecular weight of 187.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl]ethanol.

What is Hydroxy Metronidazole used for?

Hydroxy Metronidazole is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Metronidazole. 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 Hydroxy Metronidazole can I order?

We supply Hydroxy Metronidazole 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 Hydroxy Metronidazole?

Yes. Every lot of Hydroxy Metronidazole 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 Hydroxy Metronidazole be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hydroxy Metronidazole 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.