Compound Q&A
How is 1-Methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-amine (CAS: 5422-44-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-amine is typically synthesized by the reduction of 1-methyl-1H-tetrazole-5-carboxylic acid amide. The reaction involves the use of sodium borohydride as a mild reducing agent in an aqueous medium, yielding a high yield of the target compound with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
5422-44-6
English Name
1-Methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-amine
Molecular Formula
C2H5N5
Molecular Weight
99.1 g/mol
SMILES
CN1C(=NN=N1)N
InChIKey
GTKOKCQMHAGFSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
