Metronidazole benzoate IP

Metronidazole benzoate IP

Metronidazole benzoate; Metronidazole 1-(2-benzoate) ester; Benzoic acid metronidazole ester

CAS 2392-54-7

Chemical Formula C₁₄H₁₂N₃O₄

Molecular Weight 276.26 g/mol

Metronidazole benzoate IP is a prodrug form of metronidazole designed to improve taste and stability for oral use, especially in pediatric formulations. It is converted in the body to active metronidazole, providing effective antimicrobial activity.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Antiprotozoal Agent: Used primarily to treat protozoal infections such as amoebiasis by inhibiting protozoan DNA synthesis.
  • Antibacterial Agent: Effective against anaerobic bacterial infections by disrupting bacterial DNA.
  • Pediatric Formulations: Preferred in oral suspensions and chewable tablets for children due to better taste and tolerability compared to metronidazole base.
  • Treatment for Giardiasis and Trichomoniasis: Employed to manage intestinal and urogenital protozoal infections.
  • Part of Combination Therapy: Used alongside other drugs to treat mixed bacterial and protozoal infections.

2. Animal Healthcare

  • Antiprotozoal for Animals: Applied in veterinary medicine to treat protozoal infections in livestock and pets.
  • Antibacterial Agent in Veterinary Use: Used to manage anaerobic bacterial infections in animals.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98% (as per IP standards)
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Odorless or slight characteristic odor
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 90–93 °C
Density Not commonly specified
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, chloroform
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable (solid)

Hazard Symbols

Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

1. What is the current price of Metronidazole benzoate IP in India?
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2. Where can I buy Metronidazole benzoate IP in India?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Metronidazole benzoate IP?
Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) forMetronidazole benzoate IP is designed to cater to both small-scale and large-scale needs. The MOQ depends on the packing size of the product which could range from 25 kg to 250kg.

4. How can I ensure the quality of Metronidazole benzoate IP supplied by Multichem?                     
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.