Description

Acetamide, n-[(5-Nitro-2H-Tetrazol-2-yl)methyl]- is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a nitro-substituted tetrazole ring linked to an acetamide moiety. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-energy intermediate and functional building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing energetic materials, pharmaceutical candidates, and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs), explosives, and propellant formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a specialized building block for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, where the tetrazole ring contributes to biological activity.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a ligand or precursor for ligands in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Potential use in bioconjugation and as a probe or linker in biochemical research due to its reactive functional groups.
• Material Science: Investigated for incorporation into polymers and advanced materials requiring specific thermal or energetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetamide, n-[(5-Nitro-2H-Tetrazol-2-yl)methyl]-
CAS No.	212318-60-0
Molecular Formula	C4H6N6O3
Molecular Weight	186.13 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[(5-Nitro-2H-tetrazol-2-yl)methyl]acetamide; 2-(Acetamidomethyl)-5-nitrotetrazole; 5-Nitro-2-(acetamidomethyl)-2H-tetrazole; 1-Acetyl-2-(5-nitro-2H-tetrazol-2-yl)methylhydrazine; Acetamide, N-[(5-nitro-1H-tetrazol-1-yl)methyl]- (tautomer); 5-Nitro-2-tetrazolylmethylacetamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Acetamide, n-[(5-Nitro-2H-Tetrazol-2-yl)methyl]- undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for research and process development. Our quality assurance protocol includes HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.