1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole

Name: 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026670

About 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole, an impurity of Metronidazole registered under CAS number 3034-41-1. Formula C4H5N3O2, molecular weight 127.1 g/mol. Common synonyms include 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole and Imidazole, 1-methyl-4-nitro-.

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 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

This Metronidazole impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole
Catalogue No.	VQ-026670
CAS Number	3034-41-1
IUPAC name	1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole
Molecular formula	C₄H₅N₃O₂
Molecular weight	127.1 g/mol
Exact mass	127.0382
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HSCOLDQJZRZQMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN1C=C(N=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	18209

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	63.6 Å²
Synonyms	1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole, Imidazole, 1-methyl-4-nitro-, 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole (9CI), 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-4-nitro-, 3-methyl-5-nitroimidazole

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole is 3034-41-1. It is also known as 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole, Imidazole, 1-methyl-4-nitro-, 1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole (9CI).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole?

1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole has the molecular formula C4H5N3O2 and a molecular weight of 127.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole.

What is 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole used for?

1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Metronidazole. 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 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole can I order?

We supply 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole 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 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole 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 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazole 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.