Macromolecular Prodrugs of Metronidazole. 1. Esterification of Hydroxyl Containing Polymers With Metronidazole Monosuccinate

Abstract
Metronidazole was converted into the corresponding monosuccinate ester by treatment with succinic anhydride in almost quantitative yield and under mild reaction conditions. The monosuccinate derivative was subsequently coupled onto dextran, inulin and poly‐[N‐(2‐hydroxyethyl)aspartamide].