5-Amino-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole

CAS: 4531-54-8

Ref. 3D-FA31238

Product Information

• Name: 5-Amino-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole
• Synonyms: 1H-Imidazol-5-amine, 1-methyl-4-nitro-, 3-Methyl-5-nitro-3H-imidazol-4-ylamine, 3-Methyl-5-nitroimidazol-4-amine, Imidazole, 5-amino-1-methyl-4-nitro-, NSC 400013, 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-amine, 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-amine

Description

5-Amino-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of azides. It has a molecular weight of 122.13 and a melting point of 187°C. 5-Amino-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole can be synthesized by amination reaction between methyl nitrite and ammonia in the presence of anhydrous ammonia, followed by filtration. The product is obtained as white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C3H6N3O2 and a molecular weight of 122.13 g/mol. This compound has been used as an intermediate for the synthesis of other compounds, such as 2,5-diaminohexane hydrochloride ((C6H14N2)Cl). 5-Amino-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole is also used in xerography, photography, and semiconduct

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 142.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₆N₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder