2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imid… 16773-52-7

Name: 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027041

About 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole

Listed under CAS 16773-52-7, 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole is a metabolite or degradation product of Ornidazole available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C7H9N3O3, molecular weight 183.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)imidazole. It is also known as Ornidazole Epoxide or 1-(2,3-Epoxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Ornidazole, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Ornidazole

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole
Catalogue No.	VQ-027041
CAS Number	16773-52-7
IUPAC name	2-methyl-5-nitro-1-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)imidazole
Molecular formula	C₇H₉N₃O₃
Molecular weight	183.16 g/mol
Exact mass	183.0644
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NLXRQOREXATYEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=NC=C(N1CC2CO2)[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	86063

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	76.2 Å²
Synonyms	Ornidazole Epoxide, 1-(2,3-Epoxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, Imidazole, 1-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-, 2-methyl-5-nitro-1-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-1H-imidazole, 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-[(oxiran-2-yl)methyl]-1H-imidazole, 3-(2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1,2-epoxypropane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole is 16773-52-7. It is also known as Ornidazole Epoxide, 1-(2,3-Epoxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, Imidazole, 1-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole?

2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole has the molecular formula C7H9N3O3 and a molecular weight of 183.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)imidazole.

What is 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole used for?

2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ornidazole. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole can I order?

We supply 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-1H-imidazole is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.