2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole

CAS: 696-23-1

Ref. 3D-FM25738

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazoleL 581490Menidazole, 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-5-nitro-, 2-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole, 2-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole, 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole, 4-Nitro-2-methylimidazole, Imidazole, 2-methyl-4(or 5)-nitro-, Imidazole, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, L 581490, Menidazole, Rp 8532

Description

2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole, also known as menidazole, is an impurity of metronidazole, which is used as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal medication in the treatment of infections, including rosacea. 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole is a derivative of nitroimidazole and has potential antimicrobial and antitrichomonal activities. Its synthesis can be achieved using various methods, including nucleophilic reaction, ester derivatives, reaction with metronidazole, and substitution reactions. Several derivatives of 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole have been synthesized and tested for their antibacterial, antifungal, and antitrichomonal activities. Both 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole and its derivatives have potential applications as antimicrobial and antitrichomonal agents.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 127.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₅N₃O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder