1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carbonitrile CAS 40648-96-2
| CAS No. | 40648-96-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO supplies 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carbonitrile (CAS 40648-96-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H4N4O2, MW 152.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carbonitrile (C5H4N4O2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 152.11 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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).
As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carbonitrile 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 Formula | C5H4N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 4 |
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