ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate

2-甲基-5-硝基-1H-咪唑-1-乙酸乙酯

Also known as: Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)acetate, Ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate, 1H-Imidazole-1-acetic acid, 2-methyl-5-nitro-, ethyl ester, 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetic acid ethyl ester, Metronidazole Impurity 11, Metronidazole EP Impurity J, Metronidazole Impurity 40, 1-Ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, ethyl 2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-yl)acetate, ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1-imidazo-acetate, ethyl-(2-methyl-5-nitro)imidazolylacetate

ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate (CAS 1016-40-6) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H11N3O4 and a molecular weight of 213.19100 g/mol. It is also known as Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)acetate, Ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate and 1H-Imidazole-1-acetic acid, 2-methyl-5-nitro-, ethyl ester. Key properties include a boiling point of 387.3ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.36g/cm3 and a flash point of 188ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
1016-40-6
Jingsj CID
J-1514685-0
Molecular Formula
C8H11N3O4
Chinese Name
2-甲基-5-硝基-1H-咪唑-1-乙酸乙酯
Molecular Weight
213.19100 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point387.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.36g/cm3
Flash Point188ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate?

The CAS number of ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate is 1016-40-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate?

ethyl 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetate has molecular formula C8H11N3O4 and molecular weight 213.19100 g/mol.

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