CAS 14003-66-8

5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole

Description:

5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole is a heterocyclic organic compound characterized by its imidazole ring, which is a five-membered ring containing two nitrogen atoms. The presence of a methyl group at the 5-position and a nitro group at the 4-position contributes to its unique chemical properties. This compound is typically a yellow to orange crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents. It exhibits both acidic and basic properties due to the nitrogen atoms in the imidazole ring, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and electrophilic aromatic substitutions. 5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole is of interest in pharmaceutical and agricultural chemistry, often studied for its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its reactivity and functional groups make it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds. Safety data should be consulted, as nitro compounds can be hazardous and may require appropriate handling and storage precautions.

Formula: C₄H₅N₃O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H5N3O2/c1-3-4(7(8)9)6-2-5-3/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key: InChIKey=WSYOWIMKNNMEMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(=O)(=O)C1=C(C)N=CN1

Synonyms:

• 1H-Imidazole, 4-methyl-5-nitro-
• 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)Propanenitrile
• 4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
• 4-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole
• 5-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole
• Imidazole, 4(or 5)-methyl-5(or 4)-nitro-
• Imidazole, 4-methyl-5-nitro-
• NSC 156634
• Rp 8549

1H-Imidazole, 4-methyl-5-nitro-

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Formula: C₄H₅N₃O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 127.1014

Ref: IN-DA001BYO

4-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole

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4-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole

Formula: C₄H₅N₃O₂

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: white powder

Molecular weight: 127.10g/mol

Ref: 54-OR111542

5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole

Controlled Product

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Applications 5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole can cause mutations with Klebsiella pneumonia and Salmonella typhimurium.
References Voogd, C.E., et. al.: Mutat. Res. Genet. Tox. Testing, 66, 207 (1979); Kramers, P.G.N.: Mutat. Res. Genet. Tox. Testing, 101, 209(1982)

Formula: C₄H₅N₃O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 127.1

Ref: TR-M323810

4-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole

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Formula: C₄H₅N₃O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 127.103

Ref: 10-F377765