2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole

• CAT Number: R048509
• CAS Number: 696-23-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H5N3O2
• Molecular Weight: 127.1
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole; L 581490; Menidazole; RP 8532; USP Tinidazole Related Compound A:
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H5N3O2/c1-3-5-2-4(6-3)7(8)9/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChIKey: FFYTTYVSDVWNMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC=C(N1)[N+](=O)[O-]

2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole (Cat No.:R048509) is a chemical compound. It features a nitro group and a methyl group attached to an imidazole ring. This compound is significant in medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a building block for synthesizing various pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Imidazole derivatives often exhibit biological activities, and the presence of a nitro group can enhance their reactivity and interactions with biological targets. 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole’s structural features make it valuable for creating novel compounds for drug discovery and research into new therapeutic agents.