4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
- CAS NO.：14003-66-8
- Empirical Formula: C4H5N3O2
- Molecular Weight: 127.1
- MDL number: MFCD01721395
- EINECS: 237-809-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:17:26
What is 4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole ?
The Uses of 4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
5-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole can cause mutations with Klebsiella pneumonia and Salmonella typhimurium.
The Uses of 4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
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).
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.
Properties of 4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
| Melting point: | 249 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 235.85°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.4748 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5000 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | DMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated) |
| form | Powder or Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 8.74±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White to light brown |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Imidazole, 4-methyl-5-nitro-(14003-66-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1H-Imidazole, 4-methyl-5-nitro- (14003-66-8) |
Safety information for 4-Methyl-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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. 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 4-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
| InChIKey | WSYOWIMKNNMEMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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