Description

2-(5-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-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 due to its unique nitro-triazole-acetic acid structure. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the fields of energetic materials formulation, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical synthesis.

Application

• Energetic Materials Synthesis: A critical precursor for high-performance explosives and propellants, contributing to thermal stability and density.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for synthesizing new-generation herbicides and fungicides with improved efficacy.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: The acetic acid moiety allows for chelation, making it useful for creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Process Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and scaling synthetic routes.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional nitro-triazole groups into polymer chains for specialized material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(5-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)acetic Acid
CAS No.	173167-32-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4N4O4
Molecular Weight	172.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)acetic Acid; 2-(5-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)ethanoic Acid; 5-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-acetic Acid; 3-Acetic Acid-5-nitro-1,2,4-triazole; NTAA; 173167-32-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(5-Nitro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.