2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine

About 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine

2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine is a nitrosamine impurity of Gatifloxacin carrying the CAS registry number 55556-94-0. With the molecular formula C5H10N4O2, it has a molar mass of 158.16 g/mol. Alternative names: Dinitroso-Methyl piperazine Gatifloxacin and 2-Methyl-dnpz.

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. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is used as a reference standard for trace-level detection and quantitation of nitrosamine impurities by LC-MS/MS or GC-MS, supporting nitrosamine risk assessments for Gatifloxacin, method validation (AMV) and regulatory filings. 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-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Nitrosamine risk assessment
Trace LC-MS/MS quantitation
Method validation (AMV)
Regulatory submissions

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine
Catalogue No.	VQ-045375
CAS Number	55556-94-0
IUPAC name	2-methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀N₄O₂
Molecular weight	158.16 g/mol
Exact mass	158.0804
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FGFXABWVPFHRID-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1CN(CCN1N=O)N=O
PubChem CID	41472

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 6
TPSA	65.3 Å²
Synonyms	Dinitroso-Methyl piperazine Gatifloxacin, 2-Methyl-dnpz, 1,4-Dinitroso-2-methylpiperazine, 2-Methyldinitrosopiperazine, Dinitroso-2-methylpiperazine, Piperazine, 2-methyl-1,4-dinitroso-, 2-Methyl-N,N'-dinitrosopiperazine

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-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine is 55556-94-0. It is also known as Dinitroso-Methyl piperazine Gatifloxacin, 2-Methyl-dnpz, 1,4-Dinitroso-2-methylpiperazine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine?

2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine has the molecular formula C5H10N4O2 and a molecular weight of 158.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine.

What is 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine used for?

2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Gatifloxacin. 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-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine can I order?

We supply 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine 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-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine 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-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrosopiperazine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.