Term Name:	ornidazole
Synonyms:	1-(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, 1-(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, 1-chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1N-imidazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol, alpha-(Chlormethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-imidazol-1-aethanol, alpha-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, ornidazol, ornidazole, ornidazolum, Ro 7-0207
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:75176]  ( EBI )