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Sodium nitrofurantoin

SKU 90037458 CAS 54-87-5 C8H6N4O5.Na MW 261.15 Available on enquiry

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Sodium nitrofurantoin is a sodium salt of nitrofurantoin, used primarily as an antibacterial agent in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It functions by inhibiting bacterial ribosomal protein synthesis. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of 261.15 g/mol and a purity of ≥98.0% (HPLC). Molekula supplies Sodium nitrofurantoin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037458
CAS Number: 54-87-5
IUPAC Name: sodium 3-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]-2-oxo-4H-imidazol-5-olate
EC Number: 200-216-7
Molecular Formula: C8H6N4O5.Na
Molecular Weight: 261.15
Exact Mass: 260.0158
SMILES: C1C(=NC(=O)N1/N=C/C2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-])[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey: AFDJQFFKYDCYIG-JSGFVSQVSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6N4O5.Na/c13-6-4-11(8(14)10-6)9-3-5-1-2-7(17-5)12(15)16;/h1-3H,4H2,(H,10,13,14);/q;+1/p-1/b9-3+;
PubChem CID: 9562058

Synonyms

1-((5-NITROFURFURYLIDENE)AMINO)HYDANTOIN, SODIUM SALT
1-((5-Nitrofurfurylidene)amino)imidazolidine-2,4-dione, sodium salt
2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-, sodium salt
Hydantoin, 1-((5-nitrofurfurylidene)amino)-, sodium salt
Ivadantin
Nitrofurandantoin sodium
NITROFURANTOIN SODIUM
Sodium furadantin
Sodium, (3-((5-nitrofurfurylidene)amino)-2,5-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl)-
sodium;3-[(E)-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]-2-oxo-4H-imidazol-5-olate

Frequently asked questions

What is sodium nitrofurantoin used for?

Sodium nitrofurantoin is primarily used as an antibacterial agent in the treatment of urinary tract infections.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium nitrofurantoin?

The chemical formula is C8H6N4NaO5, and the molecular weight is 261.15 g/mol.

How should sodium nitrofurantoin be stored?

Store frozen at -15 to -20 °C.

What grade of sodium nitrofurantoin is available?

Available in pharmaceutical grade, suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications.

Can Molekula supply sodium nitrofurantoin in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply sodium nitrofurantoin in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of sodium nitrofurantoin?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.