Description

Furazolium Chloride is a synthetic organic salt with significant biological activity, primarily recognized for its antimicrobial properties. This compound is valued in research and development for its role as a model nitrofuran derivative and its potential in specialized biocidal formulations. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient for pharmaceutical research, agricultural chemistry, and industrial preservation applications where targeted microbial control is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Used in the synthesis and development of novel antimicrobial and antiprotozoal agents.
• Agricultural Chemical Precursor: Serves as a key building block for formulating specialty fungicides and bactericides for crop protection.
• Industrial Biocide Component: Incorporated into formulations for controlling microbial growth in coatings, adhesives, and material preservation.
• Veterinary Medicine Research: Investigated for potential applications in developing treatments for animal infections.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standard or reference compound in microbiological and biochemical studies.
• Material Science: Explored for creating antimicrobial surfaces and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furazolium Chloride
CAS No.	5118-17-2
Molecular Formula	C12H14ClN3O3
Molecular Weight	283.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Furazolium Chloride; 1-[(5-Nitro-2-furanyl)methylene]amino]-2,4-imidazolidinedione hydrochloride; 5-[(5-Nitro-2-furanyl)methylene]amino]hydantoin hydrochloride; Nitrofurylideneaminohydantoin hydrochloride; NSC 77625
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Quality Control

Our Furazolium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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