2,4-Dinitro-1H-imidazole

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2,4-Dinitro-1H-imidazole Structure
2,4-Dinitro-1H-imidazole structure
Common Name 2,4-Dinitro-1H-imidazole
CAS Number 5213-49-0 Molecular Weight 158.07200
Density 1.867g/cm3 Boiling Point 503.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C3H2N4O4 Melting Point 263 - 265°C
MSDS N/A Flash Point 258.1ºC

Summary: 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole (CAS: 5213-49-0), molecular formula C3H2N4O4, molecular weight 158.07200, appears as a pale yellow to bright yellow solid, with a melting point of 263-265°C. It is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, artificial plasma, antibiotic synthesis, and polymer materials. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.867g/cm3
Boiling Point 503.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 263 - 265°C
Molecular Formula C3H2N4O4
Molecular Weight 158.07200
Flash Point 258.1ºC
Exact Mass 158.00800
PSA 120.32000
LogP 1.27250
Index of Refraction 1.676
InChIKey FLDSOXFRYVOGFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=[N+]([O-])c1cnc([N+](=O)[O-])[nH]1
Storage condition 20°C

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
NI5200000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Imidazole, 2,4-dinitro-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
5213-49-0
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C3-H2-N4-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
158.09
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T5M CNJ BNW DNW

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
860 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
RPOBAR Research Progress in Organic-Biological and Medicinal Chemistry. (New York, NY) V.1-3, 1964-72. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 2,287,1970
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
465 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
RPOBAR Research Progress in Organic-Biological and Medicinal Chemistry. (New York, NY) V.1-3, 1964-72. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 2,287,1970

 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xi

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Cho, Jin Rai; Kim, Kwang Joo; Cho, Soo Gyeong; Kim, Jeong Kook Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 2002 , vol. 39, # 1 p. 141 - 148

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Literature: Zwawiak, Justyna; Olender, Dorota; Zwolska, Zofia; Augustynowicz-Kopec, Ewa; Zaprutko, Lucjusz Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research, 2008 , vol. 65, # 2 p. 229 - 233

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Literature: Bulusu, S.; Damavarapu, R.; Autera, J. R.; Behrens, R., Jr.; Minier, L. M.; et al. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 1995 , vol. 99, # 14 p. 5009 - 5015

 2,4-Dinitro-1H-imidazoleBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli AB1157 assessed as reduction in colon...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL3231491
Name: Induction of sensitization to irradiation in Escherichia coli AB1157 under hypoxic co...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL3231490
Name: Dissociation constant, pKa of the compound
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3231493
Name: Induction of sensitization to irradiation in Escherichia coli AB1157 under oxic condi...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL3231492
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Imidazole,2,4-dinitro
Imidazole,2,5-dinitro
KA 121
2,4-dinitro-1(3)H-imidazole
2,4-DINITRO-1H-IMIDAZOLE
2,5-Dinitroimidazole
2,4-Dinitroimidazole

 2,4-Dinitro-1H-imidazole | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular formula of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: Molecular formula of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is C3H2N4O4.
Q: What English synonyms does 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole have?
A: English synonyms of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole: Imidazole,2,4-dinitro, Imidazole,2,5-dinitro, KA 121, 2,4-dinitro-1(3)H-imidazole, 2,4-DINITRO-1H-IMIDAZOLE, 2,5-Dinitroimidazole, 2,4-Dinitroimidazole.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: CAS number of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is 5213-49-0.
Q: What is the English name of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: The English name of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole: 19182-81-1;3034-38-6.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: SMILES notation of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is O=[N+]([O-])c1cnc([N+](=O)[O-])[nH]1.
Q: What is the melting point of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: Melting point of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is 263 - 265°C.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is 120.32000.
Q: What are the downstream products of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole: 143073-73-8;24079-73-0;65902-59-2;57531-37-0;92922-34-4;127692-18-6;127692-13-1;127692-28-8.
Q: What is the LogP of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole?
A: LogP of 2,5-Dinitro-1H-imidazole is 1.27250.

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