2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL

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2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL Structure
2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL structure
Common Name 2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL
CAS Number 705-19-1 Molecular Weight 171.15400
Density 1.45 g/cm3 Boiling Point 405.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H9N3O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 199ºC

 Use of 2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL


Isometronidazole is a hypoxic cell sensitizer. Isometronidazole (750 mg/kg) shows an efficacy as a hypoxic cell sensitizer in severely hypoxic FaDu tumors but not in less hypoxic GL tumors.

 Names

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

Name 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol
Synonym More Synonyms

  Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Isometronidazole is a hypoxic cell sensitizer. Isometronidazole (750 mg/kg) shows an efficacy as a hypoxic cell sensitizer in severely hypoxic FaDu tumors but not in less hypoxic GL tumors.
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References

[1]. Schreiber A, et al. Effect of the hypoxic cell sensitizer isometronidazole on local control of two human squamous cell carcinomas after fractionated irradiation. Strahlenther Onkol. 2004;180(6):375-382.  

 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 1.45 g/cm3
Boiling Point 405.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H9N3O3
Molecular Weight 171.15400
Flash Point 199ºC
Exact Mass 171.06400
PSA 83.87000
LogP 0.61520
Index of Refraction 1.612
InChIKey RSXWJXPKLRYMHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1nc([N+](=O)[O-])cn1CCO

 Synthetic Route

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

~22%

2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL Structure

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CAS#:705-19-1

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Literature: Kim, Pilho; Zhang, Liang; Manjunatha, Ujjini H.; Singh, Ramandeep; Patel, Sejal; Jiricek, Jan; Keller, Thomas H.; Boshoff, Helena I.; Barry III, Clifton E.; Dowd, Cynthia S. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2009 , vol. 52, # 5 p. 1317 - 1328

~93%

2-(2-METHYL-4-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-1-YL)-ETHANOL Structure

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CAS#:705-19-1

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Literature: Liu; Chen; Cao; Li Synthetic Communications, 1993 , vol. 23, # 18 p. 2611 - 2615

 Synonyms

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

R.P. 8979
Izoklion
1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol,2-methyl-4-nitro
2-methyl-4-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol
2-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol
Isometronidazole
1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazole
2-(2-Methyl-4-nitro-imidazol-1-yl)-ethanol
2-(2-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol
Imidazole-1-ethanol,2-methyl-4-nitro

  | FAQ

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Q: What is the English name of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: The English name of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: Molecular weight of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is 171.15400.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol: 696-23-1;540-51-2;107-07-3.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is 83.87000.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: InChIKey of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is RSXWJXPKLRYMHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: Boiling point of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is 405.4ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol: 3530-15-2;3327-62-6;89128-08-5;1615-15-2;78949-90-3.
Q: What are the uses of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: Main uses of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol: Isometronidazole is a hypoxic cell sensitizer. Isometronidazole (750 mg/kg) shows an efficacy as a hypoxic cell sensitizer in severely hypoxic FaDu tumors but not in less hypoxic GL tumors.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: SMILES notation of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is Cc1nc([N+](=O)[O-])cn1CCO.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol?
A: CAS number of 2-(2-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol is 705-19-1.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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