1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole
Synonym(s):1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole
- CAS NO.：551-92-8
- Empirical Formula: C5H7N3O2
- Molecular Weight: 141.13
- MDL number: MFCD00047046
- EINECS: 209-001-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-03-13 15:00:32
What is 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole?
Chemical properties
solid
The Uses of 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole
An antihistomonal agent. Antiprotozoal (Histomonas).
Definition
ChEBI: Dimetridazole is a C-nitro compound that is 5-nitroimidazole in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by methyl groups. An antiprotozoal drug, it has been banned by both the Government of Canada and the European Union as a livestock feed additive owing to suspicions of it being carcinogenic. It has a role as an antiprotozoal drug and an antiparasitic agent. It is a C-nitro compound and a member of imidazoles.
Properties of 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole
| Melting point: | 177-182°C |
| Boiling point: | 258.15°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.3818 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.6190 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | ethanol: soluble50mg/mL |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 2.81±0.25(Predicted) |
| color | white to yellow with a green cast |
| Water Solubility | 9.69g/L(20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,3265 |
| BRN | 130665 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 551-92-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Dimetridazole(551-92-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole (551-92-8) |
Safety information for 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 1,2-Dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole
| InChIKey | IBXPYPUJPLLOIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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