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Nitrofurazone , Analysis standard , 59-87-0

Synonym(s):
Nitrofurazone;Nitrofural;5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde semicarbazone;NZ;Furacin

CAS NO.:59-87-0

Empirical Formula: C6H6N4O4

Molecular Weight: 198.14

MDL number: MFCD00003225

EINECS: 200-443-1

Pack Size Price Stock Quantity
250MG RMB271.20 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 242-244 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 335.43°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.6031 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6500 (estimate)
Flash point: 2 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Very slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent).
form  Solid
pka pKa 9.28± 0.03( EtOH,t =35±0.1,I=0.00) (Uncertain)
color  Yellow to Dark Yellow
Water Solubility  <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
Sensitive  Light Sensitive
Merck  14,6600
BRN  86403
InChIKey IAIWVQXQOWNYOU-FPYGCLRLSA-N

Description and Uses

Nitrofurazone is an antibacterial agent used in animal feed. Occupational dermatitis was reported in cattle breeders and farmers.

Nitrofurazone is a topical anti-infective and bactericide for most pathogens commonly causing surface infections; in the adjunctive therapy of patients with second and third degree bums when bacterial resistance to other agents is areal or potential problem; in skin grafting where bacterial contamination may cause graft rejection and/or donor-site infection; antibacterial agent for the treatment or prevention of infections in a variety of conditions involving skin, eyes, ears, nose and genito-urinary tract; used on pyodermas, ulcers, and wounds; affects some protozoa and is an effective prophylaxis against nosocomial infections; antiseptic lubricant for trans urethral resection; anti-microbial in veterinary medicine.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302-H317-H341-H351-H361fd-H373-H412
Precautionary statements  P202-P273-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  Xn,F
Risk Statements  22-36-20/21/22-11
Safety Statements  36-36/37-26-16
RIDADR  3249
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  LT7700000
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TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29321900
Toxicity LD50 in rats (g/kg): 0.59 orally; 3.0 s.c. (Godwin)

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