is a kind of anti-anaerobic API. It is a drug that cures some protozoan infections. It is used by the poultry industry. It has been investigated for use in Crohn's disease after bowel resection. There are some basic informations about this crude drug: (1)CAS No.: ; (2)Product Name: Ornidazole; (3)Chemical Name: 1(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro imidazole; (4)Molecular Formuls: C₇H₁₀ClN₃O₃; (5)Molecular Weight: 219.63.

Characteristics about this chemical: A white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder, odourless, flavor, bitterness. It is very soluble in ethanol, chloroform and acetic acid, slightly soluble in water, almost insoluble in petroleum ether.