5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole
- CAS No.
- 4897-25-0
- Chemical Name:
- 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole
- Synonyms
- 5-CHLORO-1-METHYL-4-NITRO-1H-IMIDAZOLE;Azathioprine EP Impurity C;CMNI;pcmni;NSC-7852;S-50154-9;A(S50154-9);AZATHIOPRINUM;TIMTEC-BB SBB003949;Azathioprine Impurity 9
- CBNumber:
- CB6151649
- Molecular Formula:
- C4H4ClN3O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 161.55
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00233664
- MOL File:
- 4897-25-0.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard | BP965 | 100 mg | $292 |
| 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole 98% | 367532 | 5g | $151 |
| 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole >98.0%(N) | C1646 | 5g | $108 |
| 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole | C5028-52 | 1g | $333 |
| 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole | FC19985 | 0.1kg | $150 |
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| Melting point | 148-150 °C (lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 362.3±22.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.9518 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5500 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | -1.37±0.61(Predicted) |
| form | Powder |
| color | White |
| InChI | 1S/C4H4ClN3O2/c1-7-2-6-4(3(7)5)8(9)10/h2H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | OSJUNMSWBBOTQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Cn1cnc(c1Cl)[N+]([O-])=O |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 4897-25-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | P917JW98BD |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1H-imidazole, 5-chloro-1-methyl-4-nitro-(4897-25-0) |
| UNSPSC Code | 41116107 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313-P261-P305+P351+P338-P280a-P304+P340-P405-P501a | |||||||||
| PPE | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xi | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36-37/39 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| RTECS | NI4397100 | |||||||||
| HazardClass | IRRITANT | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29332900 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids | |||||||||
| REACH Registrations | Active | |||||||||
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5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole price More Price(67)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| Sigma-Aldrich | BP965 | 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard | 4897-25-0 | 100 mg | $292 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 367532 | 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole 98% | 4897-25-0 | 5g | $151 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | C1646 | 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole >98.0%(N) | 4897-25-0 | 5g | $108 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Usbiological | C5028-52 | 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole | 1g | $333 | 2026-06-03 | Buy | |
| Biosynth | FC19985 | 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole | 4897-25-0 | 0.1kg | $150 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole is an imidazole derivative. It is useful in the rapid mix experiments to investigate the mechanism of anomalous radiosensitization of mammalian cells. It can also be used in the synthesis of 5-aryl-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazoles, via Suzuki coupling with arylboronic acids, catalyzed by dichlorobis-(triphenylphosphine) palladium (II), K2CO3 and tetrabutylammonium bromide.
References
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/aldrich/367532?lang=en®ion=US
Watts, M. E., et al. "Rapid-mix studies on the anomalous radiosensitization of mammalian cells by 5-chloro-1-methyl-4-nitromidazole." Int J Radiat Biol Relat Stud Phys Chem Med 38.6(1980):673-675.
Saadeh, H. A, I. M. Mosleh, and M. M. Elabadelah. "New synthesis and antiparasitic activity of model 5-aryl-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazoles. "Molecules 14.8(2009):2758-67.
Description
5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole is an intermediate in azathioprine synthesis, also present in the end product. It induced contact dermatitis in a man working on azathioprine synthesis. Cross reactivity is possible with imidazoles tioconazole, and econazole.
Chemical Properties
White Solid
Uses
5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole (CMNI) is suitable for use in the rapid mix experiments to investigate the mechanism of anomalous radiosensitization of mammalian cells by CMNI. It may be used in the synthesis of 5-aryl-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazoles, via Suzuki coupling with arylboronic acids, catalyzed by dichlorobis-(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II), K2CO3 and tetrabutylammonium bromide.
General Description
5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole is an 4-nitroimidazole derivative.
Contact allergens
This intermediate in azathioprine synthesis is also present in the end product. It induced contact dermatitis in a man working on azathioprine synthesis. Cross-reactivity is possible with imidazoles tioconazole and econazole.
Synthesis
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General procedure for the synthesis of 5-chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole from 5-chloro-1-methylimidazole: A mixed solution of 1-methyl-5-chloroimidazole (57.0 g, 0.50 mol) and dilute nitric acid (690 mL, 1.15 mol) was concentrated to dryness. The resulting light yellow oil (131.40 g) was slowly added dropwise to 214 mL of pre-cooled concentrated sulfuric acid over 85 minutes under nitrogen protection. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was stirred at 100 °C for 2 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Upon completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was slowly poured into 21 mL of ice water and precipitate was precipitated and collected by filtration. The precipitate was washed to neutrality with ice water to give 1-methyl-5-chloro-4-nitroimidazole (45.3 g, 62% yield) in white crystalline form. The melting point of the product was 147.5-148.9 °C. 1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO): δ= 7.50 (s, 1H, 2-H), 3.72 (s, 3H, CH3). 13C NMR (100 MHz, d6-DMSO): δ= 142.4 (C-4), 134.6 (C-2), 119.6 (C-5). 32.9 (CH3).
References
[1] Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 2007, vol. 17, # 5, p. 1369 - 1375
[2] Patent: US2017/281501, 2017, A1. Location in patent: Paragraph 0277-0280
[3] Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 1996, vol. 39, # 14, p. 2690 - 2695
[4] Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 2006, vol. 16, # 5, p. 1440 - 1444
[5] Patent: EP1066286, 2009, B1. Location in patent: Page/Page column 39-40
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