Description

(3-Nitro-[1,2,4]Triazol-1-Yl)-Acetic Acid is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of energetic materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, where its unique triazole-nitro-acetic acid structure imparts specific reactivity and properties. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, defense, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with potential anti-infective or anti-cancer properties.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and insensitive munitions formulations due to its nitrogen-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Employed to create complexing agents and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts, leveraging the acetic acid moiety and triazole ring.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the synthesis of specialized polymers with unique thermal or energetic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in nitration and heterocycle functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Nitro-[1,2,4]Triazol-1-Yl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	116419-36-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4N4O4
Molecular Weight	172.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Carboxymethyl)-3-nitro-1,2,4-triazole; 2-[(3-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)]acetic Acid; (3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)acetic Acid; 3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazole-1-acetic Acid; 1,2,4-Triazole-1-acetic acid, 3-nitro-; NTO-Acetic Acid derivative; Glycine, N-(3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with research and industrial standards. Quality is verified through multiple analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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