1-methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole CAS 1615-41-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1615-41-4
Molecular FormulaC5H11N3O2S
Molecular Weight177.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole CAS 1615-41-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 177.22 g/mol gives 1-methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

1-methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole (CAS 1615-41-4), molecular formula C5H11N3O2S and molecular weight 177.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amide group, a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 1-methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 177.22 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 1-methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-1H-imidazole 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 FormulaC5H11N3O2S
Molecular Weight177.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms3
Sulfur Atoms1

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