The molecule is a C-nitro compound that is 5-nitroimidazole in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl and methyl groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of susceptible protozoal infections and for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections. It has a role as an antiprotozoal drug, an antiinfective agent, an antibacterial drug, an antitrichomonal drug and an epitope. It is a member of imidazoles, a C-nitro compound, a secondary alcohol and an organochlorine compound.
1-chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol