2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole - ≥99% , CAS No.88054-22-2

CAS: 88054-22-2 Cat. No.: M137715 Formula: C4H5N3O2 Molecular Weight: 127.10 Beilstein Registry Number: 4032 EC Number: 618-108-7
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99%
Synonyms
BCP32918 | RP 8532 | L-581490 | UNII-24AG2WW15W | 2-methyl-4-nitro-3H-imidazole | BCP32909 | Menidazole, VETRANAL(TM), analytical standard | AKOS015912419 | EC 211-790-3 | SB38360 | TINIDAZOLE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY] | Menidazole | CHEBI:181956 | 1H-Imid
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Why this grade

≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Usually used to study the mechanism of both the alkaline and acidic hydrolysis of tinidazole.

Specifications

Synonyms
BCP32918 | RP 8532 | L-581490 | UNII-24AG2WW15W | 2-methyl-4-nitro-3H-imidazole | BCP32909 | Menidazole, VETRANAL(TM), analytical standard | AKOS015912419 | EC 211-790-3 | SB38360 | TINIDAZOLE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY] | Menidazole | CHEBI:181956 | 1H-Imid
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
Storage
Room temperature
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Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488181733
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488181733
Canonical SmilesCC1=NC=C(N1)[N+](=O)[O-]
IUPAC Name2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole
InChIKeyFFYTTYVSDVWNMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H5N3O2/c1-3-5-2-4(6-3)7(8)9/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6)
Isomeric SMILES CC1=NC=C(N1)[N+](=O)[O-]
Molecular Weight 127.10
Beilstein 4032
Reaxy-Rn 4032
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=4032&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassAzoles
SubclassImidazoles
Intermediate Tree Nodes Substituted imidazoles
Direct ParentNitroimidazoles
Alternative Parents Nitroaromatic compounds  Heteroaromatic compounds  Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compounds  Organic oxoazanium compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Organic zwitterions  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Nitroaromatic compound - Nitroimidazole - Heteroaromatic compound - C-nitro compound - Organic nitro compound - Organic oxoazanium - Allyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound - Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound - Azacycle - Organic 1,3-dipolar compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic zwitterion - Organonitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as nitroimidazoles. These are compounds containing an imidazole ring which bears a nitro group.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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22 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
L2404028Certificate of AnalysisSep 01, 2026 M137715
B2315303Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 M137715
B2315304Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 M137715
B2315305Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 M137715
B2315306Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 M137715
B2315307Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 M137715
I2423625Certificate of AnalysisJul 03, 2026 M137715
F2519058Certificate of AnalysisJun 21, 2025 M137715
K2110031Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2025 M137715
K2110029Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2025 M137715
E1511020Certificate of AnalysisSep 13, 2024 M137715
H2426410Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2024 M137715
H2426412Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2024 M137715
H2426411Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2024 M137715
I2201701Certificate of AnalysisJun 18, 2024 M137715
I2201702Certificate of AnalysisJun 18, 2024 M137715
I2201774Certificate of AnalysisJun 18, 2024 M137715
D2428375Certificate of AnalysisMar 13, 2024 M137715
A2226030Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2023 M137715
B2315326Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2023 M137715
B2315059Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2023 M137715
I2201707Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2022 M137715

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySlightly soluble in ethanol, easily soluble in diluted acid and diluted alkali.
Flash Point(°F)383°F
Flash Point(°C)195°C
Boil Point(°C)399°
Melt Point(°C)251-255°
Molecular Weight127.100 g/mol
XLogP30.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass127.038 Da
Monoisotopic Mass127.038 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area74.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity121.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Jun Li, Zhenhai Xia, Xiaowei Wang, Cheng Feng, Qingcheng Zhang, Xi'an Chen, Yun Yang, Shun Wang, Huile Jin.  (2023)  Distinguished Roles of Nitrogen-Doped Sp2 and Sp3 Hybridized Carbon on Extraordinary Supercapacitance in Acidic Aqueous Electrolyte.  ADVANCED MATERIALS,      [PMID:38102494] [10.1002/adma.202310422]
2. Yongjie Zhang, Ning Feng, Shujin Zhou, Xia Xin.  (2021)  Fluorescent nanocomposites based on gold nanoclusters for metal ion detection and white light emitting diodes.  Nanoscale,  13  (7): (4140-4150).  [PMID:33575692] [10.1039/D0NR09141C]
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