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Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

CAS Number: 67-20-9

Molecular Formula: C8H6N4O5

About Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin (CAS 67-20-9) serves as a cornerstone in the API intermediates market, where its unique nitrofuran-based structure is essential for the custom synthesis services of advanced urinary anti-infectives requiring Pharma/API purity 99%. Hydantoin, 1-(5-nitrofurfurylideneamino)- is witnessing a resurgence in gl...

Nitrofurantoin Specifications

CAS Number

67-20-9

Molecular Formula

C8H6N4O5

Molecular Weight

238.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

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

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI Key

NXFQHRVNIOXGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

67-20-9

Molecular Formula

C8H6N4O5

Molecular Weight

238.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

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

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI Key

NXFQHRVNIOXGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

238.16 g/mol

Urinary Antibacterial Agent

A synthetic nitrofuran-derivative antibiotic primarily utilized for the treatment and prophylaxis of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections, such as cystitis, by targeting uropathogens like Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient

A critical medicinal compound used in the formulation of oral capsules, tablets, and suspensions for clinical use in human and veterinary medicine

Biochemical Research Tool

A multi-modal antimicrobial agent employed in laboratory studies to investigate bacterial DNA damage, protein synthesis inhibition, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.

Nitrofurantoin FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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