5-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-2-nitroimidazole CAS 87544-76-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87544-76-1
Molecular FormulaC5H6ClN3O2
Molecular Weight175.57 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-2-nitroimidazole CAS 87544-76-1 chemical structure

Description

5-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-2-nitroimidazole (CAS 87544-76-1) is a high-purity pharmaceutical standards reference standard from CATO, an ISO 17034 accredited reference material producer. Molecular formula: C5H6ClN3O2. Molecular weight: 175.57 g/mol. Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H6ClN3O2
Molecular Weight175.57 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms3

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