Molekula
Furazolidone
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Furazolidone is a synthetic nitrofuran antibiotic used primarily in veterinary medicine for treating bacterial and protozoal infections in animals. It is available in powder form with a molecular weight of 225.16 g/mol, a molecular formula of C8H7N3O5, and a CAS number of 67-45-8. Stored at ambient temperatures, it carries a warning signal word due to potential hazards. Molekula supplies Furazolidone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £62.10 per pack ex VAT · £74.52 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay | 97.0 - 103.0% |
| Acidity | 4.5 to 7.0 |
| Water (KF) | ≤ 2.0% |
| Nitrofurfural diacetate | ≤ 1.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 255 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0000026 mmHg |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.04 |
Source: PubChem CID 5323714 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 19759430 |
| CAS Number | 67-45-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7N3O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 225.16 |
| Exact Mass | 225.0386 |
| SMILES | C1COC(=O)N1/N=C/C2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | PLHJDBGFXBMTGZ-WEVVVXLNSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H7N3O5/c12-8-10(3-4-15-8)9-5-6-1-2-7(16-6)11(13)14/h1-2,5H,3-4H2/b9-5+ |
| PubChem CID | 5323714 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29349960 |
| Tariff Code | 2934996000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Diafuron
- Furaxone
- Furazol
- Furazolidine
- Furazolidon
- Furidon
- Furoxone
- Neftin
- Nitrofurazolidone
- Nitrofuroxon
Frequently asked questions
What is Furazolidone used for?
Furazolidone is primarily used as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent in veterinary medicine and research applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Furazolidone?
The chemical formula is C8H7N3O5, and the molecular weight is 225.16 g/mol.
How should Furazolidone be stored?
Furazolidone should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Furazolidone does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Furazolidone in research grade.
Can Molekula supply Furazolidone in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Furazolidone in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a Furazolidone order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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