Description
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole quick Details
Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole
CAS No.: 88054-22-2
Molecular Fomula: C4H5N3O2
Molecular weight:127.1
Chemical Structure:
Appearance:White or yellowhish powder
Assay: 99%min
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole Typical Properties
Item
Standard
Results
Appearance
White or yellowhish powder
Yellowhish powder
Melting point (℃)
252-254
253.2-253.3
Loss on drying (%)
≤0.5
0.1
Sulphated ash (%)
≤0.1
0.04
Sulphate(%)
≤0.1
Conforms
Heavy metals (ppm)
≤20
Conforms
Related substances (HPLC)4(5)-nitro imidazoleAny other unknown impuritiesTotal unknown impuritiesTotal impurities
≤0.50≤0.10≤0.5≤1.0
0.10.020.020.13
Assay (calculated on the dried substance )%
≥99.0
99.2
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole Usage
1.For preparing metronidazole and DMSO
2.Intermediates for organic synthesis and synthesis of metronidazole, DMSO and other drugs
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazolePackaging and Shipping
Packing:25 kg bag or drum
Delivery:by air ,by sea
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazoleStorage
Stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
