Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS: 40361-79-3)?
Answer
Methyl 1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 232.11 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and ethanol. The compound is known for its moderate reactivity, particularly in nitro group reduction and ester hydrolysis. It has a pKa of approximately 5.8, indicating moderate acidity.
About
CAS No
40361-79-3
English Name
Methyl 1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C6H7N3O4
Molecular Weight
185.14 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(C1=CN=C([N+]([O-])=O)N1C)OC
InChIKey
BQTWOZOPNUFRHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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