Name | 1-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole |
Synonyms | 1-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole 1-methyl-5-nitro-imidazol Metronidazole Impurity 4 Imidazole, 1-methyl-5-nitro- 1-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-5-nitro- |
CAS | 3034-42-2 |
EINECS | 221-225-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H5N3O2/c1-6-3-5-2-4(6)7(8)9/h2-3H,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C4H5N3O2 |
Molar Mass | 127.1 |
Density | 1.44±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 54-57 °C |
Boling Point | 328.9±15.0 °C(Predicted) |
Flash Point | 152.7°C |
Vapor Presure | 0.000352mmHg at 25°C |
BRN | 123550 |
pKa | 2.13±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.618 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Crystallization. Melting point 50-54 °c. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | NI7530000 |
uses | intermediates of the antigenic insect drug ronidazole. |
Production method | Nitration of imidazole with mixed acid to generate 4-nitroimidazole, and then methylation of dimethyl sulfate to prepare the product. |