55408-11-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole
• Synonyms: 5-CHLOROMETHYL-2H-TETRAZOLE;5-CHLOROMETHYL-1(2)H-TETRAZOLE;5-CHLOROMETHYL-1H-TETRAZOLE;5-CHLOROMETHYL-1H-TETRAZOLE, 98+%;5-chloromethyl Tetrazol;5-Chlromethyl-1H-tetrazole;2H-Tetrazole, 5-(chloromethyl)-;5-(chloroMethyl)-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole
• CAS NO: 55408-11-2
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃ClN₄
• Molecular Weight: 118.53
• Mol File: 55408-11-2.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 85 °C
• Boiling Point: 293.923 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 159.447 °C
• Appearance: White/Solid
• Density: 1.578 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.002mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.572
• Storage Temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• PKA: 3.94±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole(55408-11-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole(55408-11-2)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Hazardous Substances Data: 55408-11-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H3ClN4. It is a white solid that is soluble in water. 5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole is used as a reagent in organic synthesis and can act as a precursor in the preparation of various pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals. It has a wide range of applications, including as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and coatings. 5-Chloromethyl-1H-tetrazole is also being studied for its potential use in the development of new materials and as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent. However, it is important to handle this compound with care, as it can be hazardous if not used properly.

InChI:InChI=1/C2H3ClN4/c3-1-2-4-6-7-5-2/h1H2,(H,4,5,6,7)

Upstream product

• 80251-76-9 (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)methanol 
• 107-14-2 chloroacetonitrile 

Downstream Products

• 160998-59-4 (2-triphenylmethyltetrazol-5-yl)methyl chloride 
• 208584-81-0 5-(chloromethyl)-1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazole 
• 31602-63-8 (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)methanamine 
• 55408-14-5 5-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2H-tetrazole 
• 57235-84-4 1-methyl-5-chloromethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazole 

Relevant articles and documents

Polynuclear nonfused bis(1,3,4-oxadiazole)-containing systems

Nonfused bis-1,3,4-oxadiazoles were synthesized by reaction of 5-substituted mono- and bis-tetrazoles with mono- and dicarboxylic acid chlorides. The results of kinetic studies showed that the transformation of tetrazoles into 1,3,4-oxadiazoles is accelerated by 1 to 2 orders of magnitude on addition of a catalytic amount of dimethylformamide, triethylamine, or pyridine. Pleiades Publishing, Inc., 2006.

4-Me-1-(2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl)benzene sulfonate and N-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl methanesulfonamide

At least one compound defined by one of the following formulae: STR1 where X represents Cl, Br, STR2 or--SCH3, and n is 1 or 2; and have been administered to animals to improve the efficiency of food utilization by these animals. These compounds can be administered orally by combining the compounds with feed compositions and fed to animals such as ruminants with a developed rumen function as well as other animals that ferment fibrous material and vegetable matter in the cecum or colon. These compounds effect the rumen metabolism to increase the production of propionate relative to other volatile fatty acids, particularly acetate and to inhibit methanogenesis.