4-Nitroimidazole

CAS NO.：3034-38-6
Empirical Formula: C3H3N3O2
Molecular Weight: 113.07
MDL number: MFCD00005196
EINECS: 221-224-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03

What is 4-Nitroimidazole?

Chemical properties

WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW POWDER

The Uses of 4-Nitroimidazole

4-Nitroimidazole was used in a study to investigate the catalytic efficiency of heterocyclic compounds in the peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence reaction using bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)oxalate as reagent.

The Uses of 4-Nitroimidazole

Metronidazole (M338880) derivative, an antibacterial in the treatment of rosacea and inflammatory bowel disease.

Definition

4-Nitroimidazole is a C-nitro compound that is imidazole bearing a nitro substituent at position 4. It is a member of imidazoles and a C-nitro compound.

General Description

4-Nitroimidazole is an intermediate during the synthesis of 1-methyl-2,4,5-trinitro imidazole.

Properties of 4-Nitroimidazole

Melting point:	303 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point:	211.75°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.5988 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4264 (estimate)
Flash point:	303°C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	0.40g/l
pka	8.31±0.10(Predicted)
form	Powder
color	White to light yellow
PH	7 (0.40g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Decomposition	303 ºC
BRN	2815
CAS DataBase Reference	3034-38-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1H-Imidazole, 4-nitro-(3034-38-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	1H-Imidazole, 4-nitro- (3034-38-6)

Safety information for 4-Nitroimidazole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…