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| Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Basic information |
Product Name: | Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate | Synonyms: | Nitrofurantoin1-Hydrate;Nitrofurantoin monohydrate;1-(((5-Nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-2,4-imidazolidinedione monohydrate;1-(((5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)methylene)amino)-imidazolidine-2,4-dione hydrate | CAS: | 17140-81-7 | MF: | C8H8N4O6 | MW: | 256.17 | EINECS: | | Product Categories: | | Mol File: | 17140-81-7.mol | ![Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Structure](CAS/GIF/17140-81-7.gif) |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Chemical Properties |
Melting point | >240°C (dec.) | storage temp. | 2-8°C | solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) | form | Solid | color | Light Yellow to Yellow | Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Usage And Synthesis |
Uses | Nitrofurantoin monohydrate is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
| Brand name |
Furadantin (Procter & Gamble); Furadantin (Sciele); Furalan (Lannett).
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or headache may occur.Nitrofurantoin monohydrate may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) lung problems.
| Physiological effects | Nitrofurantoin monohydrate is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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| Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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