Chemical identity

5-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole Sodium Salt (>90%)

CAS not listed · C4H4N3NaO3

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-33084
PubChem CID168475434
Name5-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole Sodium Salt (>90%)
CAS RNNot listed
Molecular formulaC4H4N3NaO3
Molecular weight165.08 g/mol
IUPAC namesodium 3-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-4-olate
InChIKeyVKDKQRVWAYCZEM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

02Structure identifiers

2D structurePubChem CID 168475434
Two-dimensional chemical structure of 5-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole Sodium Salt (>90%)
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure contains 1 ring, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon, contains a nitro substructure. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count1
Secondary amines0
Tertiary amines0
N-methyl amine sites0
SMILESCN1C=NC(=C1[O-])[N+](=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC4H4N3NaO3
Molecular weight from structure165.08 g/mol

03Possible N-nitroso structures

Shown for structural screening only. These candidates are not confirmed impurities, formation predictions or analytical findings.

Matched amine site1 candidate
Chemical structure of 5-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole Sodium Salt (>90%) with the matched amine site highlighted in amber
Amber identifies the screened atom and adjacent bonds.
Possible structure candidateUnverified identity
First calculated possible N-nitroso structure derived from 5-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole Sodium Salt (>90%), with the new N-nitroso group highlighted in amber
The new N-N=O atoms and bonds are highlighted. No CAS number or compound name is assigned by this calculation.
Candidate 1Possible N-nitroso structural candidate
Calculated formula
C3HN4NaO4
Candidate SMILES
O=Nn1cnc([N+](=O)[O-])c1[O-].[Na+]

Interpretation: A structural alert alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. Evaluate nitrite sources, amine reagents, pH, temperature, process sequence, purge and analytical evidence.

04India status for this compound

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NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDNo CAS number is available for an exact comparison.
SCOMETNO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCHNo CAS number is available for an exact comparison.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

05Names and relationships

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06Documented history

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07Sources