Methyl 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate CAS 88061-85-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.88061-85-2
Molecular FormulaC9H7N3O4
Molecular Weight221.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate CAS 88061-85-2 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C9H7N3O4, Methyl 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate 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 221.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Methyl 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate (CAS 88061-85-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C9H7N3O4 and a molecular weight of 221.17 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.

CATO manufactures Methyl 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate 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 FormulaC9H7N3O4
Molecular Weight221.17 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 methanol, ethanol, DMSO
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.)1982
Nitrogen Atoms3

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