2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole PurReagent, >=98.0%

PurReagent


Properties

Water Solubility 3.01g/L(20ºC)
Assay Purity >=98%
M pt. 251-255°C
Density 1.426 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29332990
Flash point 195 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of antimicrobial and antiprotozoal drugs including intermediates for medications such as Metronidazole.

Purpose
The primary purpose of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole is to serve as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nitroimidazole-based pharmaceutical compounds.

General Description
2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole is a nitroimidazole derivative that appears as a yellow to light yellow crystalline solid and is commonly used as a chemical intermediate.