Name | 2-Methyl-4(5)-nitroimidazole |
Synonyms | RP 8532 RP-8532 menidazole 2-Methyl-4(5)nitroimidazole 2-methyl-4-nitro-1h-imidazo 2-Methyl-4(5)-nitroimidazol 2-Methyl-4(5)-nitroimidazole 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole 2-METHYL-4-NITRO-1 H-IMIDAZOLE 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-4-nitro- Tinidazole Related Compound A (100 mg) (2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole) |
CAS | 696-23-1 |
EINECS | 211-790-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H5N3O2/c1-3-5-2-4(6-3)7(8)9/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6) |
Molecular Formula | C4H5N3O2 |
Molar Mass | 127.1 |
Density | 1.4748 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 251-255°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 235.85°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 195℃ |
Water Solubility | 3.01g/L(20 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 3.14E-06mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | neat |
BRN | 4032 |
pKa | 8.87±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | 1.5000 (estimate) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Crystals, melting point 255 °c. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
Risk Codes | R68 - Possible risk of irreversible effects R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | 36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | NI7550000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2933290000 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | an intermediate of metronidazole. |
production method | prepared by nitration of 2-methylimidazole with mixed acid. |