5-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole CAS 21871-44-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.21871-44-3
Molecular FormulaC7H5N5O2
Molecular Weight191.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole CAS 21871-44-3 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C7H5N5O2, 5-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 191.15 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

5-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole (CAS 21871-44-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H5N5O2 and a molecular weight of 191.15 g/mol.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 5-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H5N5O2
Molecular Weight191.15 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Nitrogen Atoms5

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