12-06615. Nidroxyzone [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 405-22-1
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-[(5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene]hydrazinecarboxamide; 5-nitro-2-furaldehyde 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)semicarbazone; NF-67; Furadroxyl (Eaton).
C8H10N4O5; mol wt 242.19.
C 39.67%, H 4.16%, N 23.13%, O 33.03%.

Description and references

Prepn: Stillman, Scott, US 2416234 (1947 to Eaton).

Chemical structure

Properties

Bright orange plates from alc, mp 214-216° (dec). Soly in water 1:2000.

Therapeutic Category

Anti-infective.

Keywords

Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Nitrofurans

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.