Chinese name: 4-nitroimidazole
English name :4-Nitroimidazole
CAS:3034-38-6
EINECS number :221-224-7
Molecular formula :C3H3N3O2
MDL number :MFCD00005196
Molecular weight :113.07
Appearance: Character white crystalline powder. Melting point 302-308℃.
Melting point :303 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point :211.75°C (rough estimate)
Density :1.5988 (rough estimate)
Refractive index :1.4264 (estimate)
Flash point :303°C
Storage conditions :Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Solubility: 0.40g/L
Acidity coefficient (pKa):8.31±0.10(Predicted)
Form powder:
Color White to light yellow
PH value :7 (0.40g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Decomposition:303 ºC
Detection methods :HPLC,NMR
BRN:2815
Use 1
An intermediate of the antiseptic drug Ronidazole.
Method one
Prepared by nitrating imidazole with mixed acid.