Description

Furazolidone is a synthetic nitrofuran derivative antibiotic with potent antibacterial and antiprotozoal activity. This compound is critical for its role in combating gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria and protozoa in veterinary and aquaculture applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the animal health and aquaculture feed additive sectors, where effective and economical disease control is paramount for livestock and aquatic animal production.

Application

• Veterinary Medicine: Used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial enteritis (such as salmonellosis and colibacillosis) and coccidiosis in poultry, swine, and calves.
• Aquaculture Feed Additive: Incorporated into medicated feeds to control bacterial infections like furunculosis in fish and other aquatic species.
• Antiprotozoal Agent: Effective against certain protozoan parasites, including *Giardia* and *Trichomonas*, in veterinary therapeutic formulations.
• Gastrointestinal Infection Control: Serves as a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in oral dosage forms for animals.
• Historical Human Pharmaceutical Use: Previously used in some regions for treating specific bacterial diarrheal diseases; current use is predominantly veterinary.
• Research & Development: Employed in microbiological and pharmacological research as a reference nitrofuran compound.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furazolidone
CAS No.	67-45-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O5
Molecular Weight	225.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(5-Nitrofurfurylidene)amino]-2-oxazolidinone; N-(5-Nitro-2-furfurylidene)-3-amino-2-oxazolidinone; Furoxone; Giarlam; Neftin; Furovag; Topazone; Nifulidone
EINECS	200-653-3

Quality Control

Our Furazolidone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for veterinary and feed additive applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.