Desmethylmisonidazole

Desmethylmisonidazole is a nitroimidazole derivative and a metabolite of misonidazole, used mainly in experimental and research settings. Used as a hypoxic cell radiosensitizer in cancer research, especially in radiotherapy studies. Investigated for its ability to enhance the effect of ionizing radiation on oxygen-deficient tumor cells. Serves as a biological marker for tissue hypoxia in experimental models. Used in the study of nitroimidazole metabolism and toxicity profiles. The directory classifies it as a clinical API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Demethylmisonidazole. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Impurity. Its PubChem CID is 26106.

CAS No 13551-92-3
Molecular Formula C6H9N3O4
Molecular Weight 187.15 g/mol
Synonyms 3-(2-nitroimidazol-1-yl)propane-1,2-diol

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