Description

5-Chloro-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole Nitrate is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block and intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its unique structure makes it a critical precursor in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole cores, such as antifungal and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the chlorinated imidazole moiety is required.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile reagent and precursor in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its nitrogen donor atoms.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for advanced polymers and electronic materials requiring specific heterocyclic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole Nitrate
CAS No.	4531-53-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₄ClN₃O₃
Molecular Weight	177.55 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-5-chloroimidazole nitrate; 5-Chloro-1-methylimidazole nitrate; 5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-imidazole nitric acid salt; 1H-Imidazole, 5-chloro-1-methyl-, nitrate (1:1); 5-Chloro-N-methylimidazole nitrate; 5-Chloro-1-methylimidazolium nitrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry for comprehensive characterization and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light. Due to its nitrate salt nature, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

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

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