Description: 

Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and broad-spectrum antiviral drug that is used in medicine for the treatment of various helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections. It is indicated for the treatment of infection by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in immunocompetent individuals and has been repurposed for the treatment of influenza. Nitazoxanide has also been shown to have in vitro antiparasitic activity and clinical treatment efficacy for infections caused by other protozoa and helminths. Emerging evidence suggests that it possesses efficacy in treating a number of viral infections as well.

Synonym: Nitazoxanide, Alinia, Colufase, Daxon, Nitazoxamide

IUPAC/Chemical Name: [2-[(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamoyl]phenyl] acetate

InChi Key: YQNQNVDNTFHQSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C12H9N3O5S/c1-7(16)20-9-5-3-2-4-8(9)11(17)14-12-13-6-10(21-12)15(18)19/h2-6H,1H3,(H,13,14,17)

SMILES Code: CC(OC1=CC=CC=C1C(NC2=NC=C([N+]([O-])=O)S2)=O)=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 – 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 – 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001