1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid

CAS: 19485-38-2

Ref. 3D-UAA48538

Product Information

• Name: 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid
• Synonyms: 1-Methy-4,5-imidazoledicarboxylic acid, 1-Methyl-4,5-dicarboxyimidazole, 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate, 1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 1H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-, 4,5-Dicarboxy-N-methylimidazole, Iem 1573, Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-

Description

1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid (1MDCA) is an unidentified compound that has been shown to damage DNA. It reacts with chloride ions and protonated amides to form covalent bonds with nucleobases, causing lesions in DNA. 1MDCA has not been fully characterized but it is thought to be a mononuclear molecule due to its mass spectrometric profile. The mechanism of the reaction was determined through the use of metal ion complexes and intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₆N₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%