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2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Imidazole

Key starting material for metronidazole.

PLI target segment
Segment III — key chemical synthesis KSMs/DIs
HS code(s)
Not published
China share of India's imports
Not known
Trend vs. previous year
– Not known
On PLI critical bulk drug list
Yes
Approved project (applicant named)
Not known
Domestic capacity commissioned
Not known
End-use category
Chemical intermediate
Last updated
24 Sept 2026

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