26213-72-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole
• Synonyms: 4-Methyl-5-nitro-1,3-thiazole
• CAS NO: 26213-72-9
• Molecular Formula: C4 H4 N2 O2 S
• Molecular Weight: 144.1518
• Product Categories: Thiazoles
• Mol File: 26213-72-9.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 243.008 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 100.768 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.438 g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole(26213-72-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole(26213-72-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 26213-72-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole is a chemical compound that consists of a thiazole ring with a methyl and nitro group attached to it. It is used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. 4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole has antimicrobial properties and has been studied for its potential use in the treatment of various bacterial and fungal infections. It is also used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. 4-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole is considered to be a hazardous substance and proper precautions should be taken when handling it.

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

Chemotherapeutic nitroheterocycles. Derivatives of 5-nitrothiazole-2-carboxaldehyde and 5-nitrothiazole-2-carboxylic acid.

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