Metronidazole | CAS 443-48-1 | Nitroimidazole Derivative (Research Use Only) | Knowlux

Product Description

Metronidazole, CAS 443-48-1, is a synthetic nitroimidazole derivative supplied by Knowlux for laboratory and pharmaceutical research use. It is also known as Flagyl. The molecular formula is C6H9N3O3 and the molecular weight is 171.16 g/mol. Each lot is released with a lot-specific COA, MSDS and full analytical traceability.

Product Parameters

Product Details

1. Overview

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole derivative with a long history of use in pharmaceutical research and clinical medicine. It was first synthesized in the 1950s and has since been widely studied for its activity against anaerobic bacteria and certain protozoa. Knowlux supplies metronidazole as a research-grade material for laboratory and pharmaceutical research use; this supply is not intended for direct human or veterinary administration and does not constitute a finished drug product.

2. Research Context (Not a Therapeutic Claim)

Published literature describes metronidazole as a nitroimidazole compound studied in in vitro and in vivo research models, with proposed mechanisms involving reductive activation and DNA interaction in susceptible microorganisms. These descriptions are derived from published research and are provided for scientific reference only. Knowlux makes no claims regarding the efficacy, safety, or suitability of this product for any human or veterinary application. Promotion of metronidazole for antibiotic use, antiprotozoal treatment, or any clinical indication is not supported by Knowlux and is inconsistent with research-use-only supply.

3. Quality Control

Full COA, MSDS, and lot-specific chromatograms are issued with each shipment.

4. Applications

• Reference standard for analytical method development

• In vitro anaerobic microbiology research models

• Pharmaceutical formulation and stability studies

• LC-MS and biochemical assay calibrators

5. Packaging, Storage & Shipping

Powder: amber glass vial or high-barrier foil bag under nitrogen headspace, sealed with tamper-evident closure. Secondary packing: light-protected carton with desiccant. Ambient or cold-chain shipping with temperature logger where required. COA, MSDS, packing list and certificate of origin issued with each shipment.

6. Documentation Support

Per lot: COA, MSDS, certificate of origin, residual solvent statement, heavy metal statement. Specification summaries and audit support available on a project basis.

About Knowlux

Knowlux Biotechnology is a GMP-oriented manufacturer and supplier of peptides, APIs and fine-chemical research compounds, operating from Hubei, China. We serve research groups, CDMOs and distributors in more than 40 countries, and support contract synthesis, custom packaging and technical documentation requests.

Compliance Statement

This product is supplied for laboratory and pharmaceutical research use only. It is not for direct human or animal administration, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use, not for retail sale, and not for personal use. Metronidazole is a prescription drug substance in many jurisdictions; that regulatory status is separate from this research-grade supply and does not extend to the product as sold by Knowlux. Metronidazole is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); appropriate handling precautions should be observed. Research context statements are for scientific reference only and do not constitute medical advice, promotional claims, or dosing guidance.