Description

1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-4-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized nitroimidazole derivative, a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized imidazole ring, which serves as a critical building block for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel nitroimidazole-based APIs, particularly for antimicrobial and antiprotozoal agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactive imidazole scaffold.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex heterocyclic compounds in research and development.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies involving enzyme inhibition or as a tagged molecular probe due to its functional groups.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-4-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	54828-46-5
Molecular Formula	C8H11N3O4
Molecular Weight	213.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 1-Ethyl-2-methyl-4-nitroimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-2-methyl-4-nitro-; EMNICA; 54828-46-5; 1-Ethyl-2-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-4-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles verified by HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in GMP-grade pharmaceutical synthesis and advanced research applications.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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