Description

Ethyl 4-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, specialized nitroimidazole derivative, a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, where structural precision is paramount. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of nitroimidazole-based APIs, including potential antimicrobial and antiprotozoal agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fungicides or herbicides where the nitroimidazole scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating specialized polymers or ligands with unique electronic or coordination properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in creating probes or linkers due to the reactivity of the ester and nitro functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	865998-46-5
Molecular Formula	C6H7N3O4
Molecular Weight	185.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Nitro-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylate; 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxylic acid, 4-nitro-, ethyl ester; 4-Nitro-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Carbethoxy-4-nitroimidazole; Ethyl 4-nitroimidazole-2-carboxylate; 865998-46-5; ENIC
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Nitro-1H-Imidazole-2-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 research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%

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