BP244

2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Methyl-4(5)-nitroimidazole
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₅N₃O₂
• CAS Number: 696-23-1
• Molecular Weight: 127.10
• EC Number: 211-790-3
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 4032
• MDL number: MFCD00151322

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: metronidazole
• form: powder
• quality: British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• mp: 251-255 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical small molecule
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: Cc1ncc([nH]1)[N+]([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H5N3O2/c1-3-5-2-4(6-3)7(8)9/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: FFYTTYVSDVWNMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Metronidazole Gel

Metronidazole Suppositories

Metronidazole Tablets

Packaging

Unit quantity: 50 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable