Product Name : ORNIDAZOLE
Molecular Formula : C7H10ClN3O3
Molecular Weight : 219.6
Synonyms :1-(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2- methyl-5-nitroimidazole; alpha-(Chlormethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-imidazol-1-aethanol; 1- chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitro-imidazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol
CAS No : 16773-42-5
| Sr. No. | Test | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | A white to yellowish white crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in chloroform and in methanol. |
| 3 | Identification – By IR – By UV |
The IR absorption spectrum of the test
preparation should exhibits maxima at the
same wavelength as that of a similar
preparation of Ornidazole working
standard. Absorbance maxima at about 277 nm should be between 0.580 and 0.630 (Examined in the range of 230 to 360 nm) |
| 4 | Related substance (By HPLC, %w/w) Single impurity: 2-MNI Total impurities |
Not more than 0.2 Not more than 1.0 |
| 5 | Heavy metals (ppm) | Not more than 20 |
| 6 | Sulphated ash (%w/w) (By TLC, % w/w) |
Not more than 0.1 |
| 7 | Water (%w/w) | Not more than 1.0 |
| 8 | Assay (By Chemically, % w/w, OAB) | Between 98.0 and 101.0 |