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India and China are the leading exporters of Furazolidone, accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, Brazil, and South Africa represent the largest importers. Furazolidone prices have remained relatively stable amid consistent demand from pharmaceutical manufacturers in emerging markets. Exports from India have expanded steadily since 2022, while Chinese export volumes plateaued in 2024, indicating a gradual shift in regional export leadership.
Furazolidone is a yellow to orange crystalline solid at room temperature, odorless and non-volatile, with a melting point of approximately 230–235 °C (with decomposition). It is a nitrofuran derivative—a heterocyclic organic compound containing a five-membered furan ring substituted with a nitro group and an amino-oxazolidinone side chain. Historically used as an antimicrobial agent in human and veterinary medicine, its primary industrial relevance lies in its role as a specialty intermediate in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is employed in the production of nitrofuran-based therapeutics and has been utilized in research and development for antimicrobial compounds targeting protozoal and bacterial infections. Its applications are largely confined to pharmaceutical synthesis and niche veterinary formulations.
Antimicrobial.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals - Pharmaceutical Intermediates & APIs. See more about what is Furazolidone and Furazolidone SDS information.
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