Description

1-Methyl-2-Nitrosoimidazole is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a nitroso functional group. This chemical serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and research chemical in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Precursor for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Functional Material Development: Intermediate in the production of dyes, photosensitizers, and other functional organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitrosation reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to develop molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-2-Nitrosoimidazole
CAS No.	116169-87-0
Molecular Formula	C₄H₅N₃O
Molecular Weight	111.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-nitroso-1H-imidazole; 2-Nitroso-1-methylimidazole; 1-Methyl-2-nitrosoimidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-2-nitroso-; 1-Methyl-2-nitroso-imidazole; N-Methyl-2-nitrosoimidazole; 2-Nitroso-1-methyl-1H-imidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-2-Nitrosoimidazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.