Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate

Name: Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032191

About Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate

Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate (CAS 17140-81-7) is a high-purity reference standard of Nitrofurantoin offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H8N4O6, it has a molar mass of 256.17 g/mol. Common synonyms include Furadantin monohydrate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of Nitrofurantoin, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Buyers come mainly from 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

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Nitrofurantoin

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

Nitrofurantoin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate
Catalogue No.	VQ-032191
CAS Number	17140-81-7
IUPAC name	1-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]imidazolidine-2,4-dione;hydrate
Molecular formula	C₈H₈N₄O₆
Molecular weight	256.17 g/mol
Exact mass	256.0444
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NHBPVLAHAVEISO-JSGFVSQVSA-N
SMILES	C1C(=O)NC(=O)N1/N=C/C2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-].O
PubChem CID	9571008

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 7
TPSA	122 Å²
Synonyms	Furadantin monohydrate, 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-, monohydrate, 1-{[(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylidene]amino}imidazolidine-2,4-dione hydrate, Hydantoin, 1-((5-nitrofurfurylidene)amino)-, monohydrate, 1-(((5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)methylene)amino)imidazolidine-2,4-dionehydrate, 1-{(E)-[(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)methylidene]amino}imidazolidine-2,4-dione--water (1/1)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P318, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, 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 Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate?

The CAS Registry Number of Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate is 17140-81-7. It is also known as Furadantin monohydrate, 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-, monohydrate, 1-{[(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylidene]amino}imidazolidine-2,4-dione hydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate?

Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate has the molecular formula C8H8N4O6 and a molecular weight of 256.17 g/mol.

What is Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate used for?

Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Nitrofurantoin. 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 Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate can I order?

We supply Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate 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 Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate?

Yes. Every lot of Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate 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 Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate 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.