Ethyl 1-ethyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L020479
• CAS Number: 683815-49-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H11N3O4
• Molecular Weight: 213.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 1-ethyl-5-nitroimidazole-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N3O4/c1-3-10-6(11(13)14)5-9-7(10)8(12)15-4-2/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: DKFMSVHCQMMXOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ethyl 1-ethyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylate(CAT: L020479) is a nitroimidazole derivative, characterized by an imidazole ring with an ethyl group at the 1st position, a nitro group at the 5th position, and an ethyl ester group at the 2nd position. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, including antiparasitic or antimicrobial agents. The nitro group provides bioactivity, especially in targeting anaerobic microorganisms, while the ester group makes the compound suitable for further functionalization in various reactions. Its structure is similar to other nitroimidazoles, which are often explored for their role in treating infections and as radiosensitizers in cancer therapy.