Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 59-87-0 |
Formula: | C6h6n4o4 |
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Name | Nitrofurazone |
Molecular Formula | C6H6N4O4 |
Molecular Weight | 198.14 |
CAS | 59-87-0 |
EINECS | 200-443-1 |
Nitrofurazone (INN, trade name Furacin) is an antimicrobial organic compound belonging to the nitrofuran class. Nitrofurazone is listed under California Prop 65, and has demonstrated clear evidence to be mutagenic and carcinogenic during animal studies.The substance is pale yellow and crystalline.It was once widely used as an antibiotic for livestock.
It is most commonly used as a topical antibiotic ointment.
It is effective against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria,
It can be used in the treatment of trypanosomiasis.
Its use in medicine has become less frequent, as safer and more effective products have become available.