2-Amino-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile CAS 155372-96-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.155372-96-6
Molecular FormulaC5H6N4
Molecular Weight122.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Amino-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile CAS 155372-96-6 chemical structure

Description

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

2-Amino-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile (CAS 155372-96-6), molecular formula C5H6N4 and molecular weight 122.13 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a nitrile group, 2-Amino-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile is typically off-white to pale yellow liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 122.13 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO manufactures 2-Amino-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbonitrile under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H6N4
Molecular Weight122.13 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)2001
Nitrogen Atoms4

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