Description

Ethyl 5-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile nitroimidazole derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is paramount. It is primarily sought by fine chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other specialized heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of nitroimidazole-based APIs, including potential antimicrobial and antiprotozoal agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic nitro functionality.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research programs focused on novel compound libraries and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	74478-95-8
Molecular Formula	C6H7N3O4
Molecular Weight	185.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-nitroimidazole-4-carboxylate; 4-Carbethoxy-5-nitroimidazole; 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, ethyl ester; 5-Nitro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylate; 74478-95-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for fine chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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.