Etanidazole is a nitroimidazole derivative with radiosensitizing properties, used to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy in hypoxic tumor cells. It acts by sensitizing hypoxic cells to the cytotoxic effects of ionizing radiation. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Radinyl, Etanidazol and Etanidazolum. Its PubChem CID is 3276.
Etanidazole
| CAS No | 22668-01-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H10N4O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.18 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(2-nitroimidazol-1-yl)acetamide |
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Etanidazole is a nitroimidazole derivative with radiosensitizing properties, used to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy in hypoxic tumor cells. It acts by sensitizing hypoxic cells to the cytotoxic effects of ionizing radiation.
The listed CAS number is 22668-01-5.
The listed molecular formula is C7H10N4O4.
The listed molecular weight is 214.18 g/mol.
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(2-nitroimidazol-1-yl)acetamide.
The source lists Radinyl, Etanidazol and Etanidazolum.