Molecular weight 127.1
CAS NO 88054-22-2
Frame formula
Quality level Q/320902YYH003-2003
Physical property 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, a kind of white-like or light yellow powder, hardly dissolves in water, slightly in methyl alcohol, easily in dilute alkali and dilute acid, and is liable to oxygenolysis under high temperature.
Specification property
Specification Norm
Appearance Pale/light yellow powder
Melting point → 250.0-255.0
Content (C4H5N3O2) 99.0%
Drying weight-reducing 0.3%
Sulphate (SO42-) 0.3%
Uses 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole is chiefly used to synthesize the intermediate of metronidazole, and the intermediate of dimetriadzole as well.
Packing In 25-kilogram weave bag(58≠110) with plastic bag inside.
Caution 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole should be transported carefully and properly to prevent from being damaged for moistureproofness. Moreover, it should not be stored with toxic substances.