The molecule is 1H-imidazole substituted at C-1 by a (2-ethylsulfonyl)ethyl group, at C-2 by a methyl group and at C-5 by a nitro group. It is used as an antiprotozoal, antibacterial agent. It has a role as an antiprotozoal drug, an antibacterial drug and an antiparasitic agent.
1-(2-ethylsulfonylethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole