Nifuratel
Nifuratel is a nitrofuran derivative that displays antibacterial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Nifuratel also exhibits antifungal activity.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18948849
Cas No. |
4936-47-4 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C10H11N3O5S |
Formula Wt. |
285.28 |
Chemical Name |
5-[(methylthio)methyl]-3-{[(1E)-(5-nitro-2-furyl)methylene]amino}-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one |
IUPAC Name |
5-(methylsulfanylmethyl)-3-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one |
Appearance |
Bright Yellow Powder |
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