Isoniazid
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Molecular structure via molpic |
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Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js |
Molecular formula | C6H7N3O[1] |
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Molecular mass | 137.14 g/mol[1] |
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Appearance | COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS, OR A WHITE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER[1] |
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Predicted LogP | -0.7[1] |
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Melting point | 340.5 °[1] |
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Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.[1] |
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Solubility | 13.7 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4)[1] |
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Chirality | achiral[2] |
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Dosing |
Elimination half-life | 0.5–1.6h (fast acetylators), 2-5h (slow acetylators) |
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Isoniazid
Isoniazid (also known as Isonicotinic acid hydrazide, Isonicotinohydrazide, Isoniazide, Rimifon, Nydrazid, Cotinazin, Hydrazid, Iscotin, Mybasan or Isonicotinylhydrazine)
Chemistry
Isoniazid is typically found in the form of its propionate ester.[2]
Stereochemistry
Isoniazid is a achiral mixture
Legal status
- Canada: Isoniazid is a prescription only substance.
United States: Isoniazid is a prescription only substance.