General description
5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole, an imidazole derivative, is a heterocyclic NH-acid. Its nitration in the presence of acetic anhydride/glacial acetic acid has been studied.
Application
5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole may be used in the following:
- To trap the reactive 1:1 intermediate formed during the reaction between triphenylphosphine and dibenzoylacetylene.
- As a starting reagent in the synthesis of pyrazole derivatives.
- Fabrication of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs).
Molecular Weight: 127.10. Empirical Formula: C
4H
5N
3O
2. Quality Level: 100. Assay: 98%. mp: 249 . °C (lit.). SMILES string: Cc1[nH]cnc1[N+]([O-]): O. InChI: 1S/C4H5N3O2/c1-3-4(7(8)9)6-2-5-3/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6). InChI key: WSYOWIMKNNMEMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS07. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H315 - H319 - H335. Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338. Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3. Target Organs: Respiratory system. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves.