99% Dimetridazole Powder CAS 551-92-8 Factory Antibacterial Dimetridazole

• Customization: Available
• Powder: Yes
• Customized: Customized
• Model NO.: A138
• Suitable for: Adult
• State: Powder
• Purity: >99%
• Name: Dimetridazole
• Appearance: White Powder
• Assay: 99%
• CAS: 551-92-8
• OEM: Available
• Sample: Available
• Suitable: Adult
• Function: Antibacterial
• Transport Package: Foil Bag
• Specification: 99
• Trademark: /
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 10000 Kgs Per Month

Product Description

Product Name	Dimetridazole
Appearance	White Powder
CAS NO.	551-92-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7N3O2
Storage	Keep in a cool, dry, dark location

 

Dimetridazole, also known as 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole, is a nitroimidazole compound with broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiprotozoal activities. It is a derivative of metronidazole and belongs to the class of drugs used in veterinary and medical applications.

 

 

1. Veterinary Use: Dimetridazole is widely used in veterinary medicine as a treatment for various protozoal and bacterial infections in animals, such as avian histomoniasis, trichomoniasis, and anaerobic bacterial infections.
2. Growth Promoter: In certain contexts, it has been used as a growth promoter in poultry production to enhance growth rates and improve feed efficiency, although its use in this capacity is increasingly being scrutinized due to safety concerns.
3. Research and Development: Due to its biological activities, dimetridazole is also used in research settings to study its mechanism of action and potential new applications.

1. Antiprotozoal Activity: Dimetridazole exerts its antiprotozoal effect by inhibiting the DNA synthesis of protozoal cells, leading to their death. This makes it effective against a wide range of protozoal parasites that infect animals.
2. Antibacterial Activity: It possesses antibacterial properties, particularly against anaerobic bacteria, which are bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen. This activity is useful in treating infections caused by such bacteria.
3. Metabolite Involvement: The main metabolite of dimetridazole, hydroxy-dimetridazole, may also contribute to its biological effects, although its exact role is not fully understood. However, it is important to note that the metabolite can have potential mutagenic effects, which has led to restrictions on its use in some countries.