Also known as: Macrobid; Macrodantin; Furadantin
Nitrofurantoin is a high-purity Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) classified as a Nitrofuran Antibiotic / Urinary Tract Antiseptic. Manufactured by Mediocon Inc in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India at a GMP-certified facility, it is supplied in bulk for pharmaceutical formulations worldwide. CAS No: 67-20-9.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 67-20-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₆N₄O₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 238.16 g/mol |
| Grade | I.P. / B.P. / E.P. / U.S.P. |
| Category | Nitrofuran Antibiotic / Urinary Tract Antiseptic |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | NFR25030021 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2025 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2030 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |