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C8H8N4O6
256.17 g/mol
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NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE

CAS17140-81-7
Category
API
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Raw Material

Nitrofurantoin monohydrate is a hydrated form of the nitrofuran-class antibacterial compound used primarily in the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients for lower urinary tract infections. It is a solid substance with moderate polarity and contains both amide and nitro functional groups.

raw material for antibacterial pharmaceutical productionactive ingredient for urinary tract infection formulations

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
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
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]imidazolidine-2,4-dione;hydrate

InChIKey

NHBPVLAHAVEISO-JSGFVSQVSA-N

SMILES

C1C(=O)NC(=O)N1/N=C/C2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-].O

Synonyms (12)
  • Furadantin monohydrate
  • NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE
  • NITROFURANTOINUM MONOHYDRATE