General

Synonyms: 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, 1-(beta-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, acromona, anagiardil, arilin, deflamon, efloran, elyzol, entizol, flagesol, flagil, flagyl, fossyol, gineflavir, klio, medazol, metro gel, metrogyl, metron, protostat, orvagil, trichazol, vagilen, vagimid, zadstat, numerous further trade names
Use:
Molecular formula: C₆H₉N₃O₃
CAS No: 443-48-1
EINECS No: 207-136-1

Physical data

Appearance: white to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Melting point: 158 - 162 C
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Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Irritant. Limited evidence that this material may act as a carcinogen.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 3000 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 3800 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 3640 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R20 R21 R22 R40.

Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases
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S36 S37.

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