56601-89-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-METHYL-1-AMINOTETRAZOLE
• Synonyms: 5-METHYL-1-AMINOTETRAZOLE;Zinc04202754;1H-Tetrazol-1-aMine, 5-Methyl-
• CAS NO: 56601-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₅N₅
• Molecular Weight: 99.09
• Mol File: 56601-89-9.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-METHYL-1-AMINOTETRAZOLE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-METHYL-1-AMINOTETRAZOLE(56601-89-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-METHYL-1-AMINOTETRAZOLE(56601-89-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 56601-89-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-Methyl-1-aminotetrazole is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H5N5. It is a white crystalline solid that is commonly used as an initiator for the polymerization of certain monomers, such as vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile. It is also used as a stabilizer for certain explosive materials and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. 5-Methyl-1-aminotetrazole is classified as a hazardous substance and precautions should be taken when handling it, as it may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. It is important to handle this chemical in a well-ventilated area and to use appropriate personal protective equipment.

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Downstream Products

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Relevant articles and documents

Synthesis and characterization of 1,1′-azobis(5-methyltetrazole)

A high-nitrogen compound (N10 structure), 1,1′-azobis(5- methyltetrazole) which is relatively stable, was obtained by azo coupling reactions with three different oxidants such as trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCICA), sodium dichloroisocyanurate (SDIC) and tert-butyl hypochlorite (t-BuOCl). In particular, TCICA has been used for the first time to oxidize N-NH2 to the N-N=N-N linkage. The structural elucidation of the title compound was made by spectral and X-ray crystallographic analyses. The new N10 linkage containing compound exhibits both relative thermal stability and physical stability. The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique 2012.

Tetrazolium N-aminides

Tetrazolium N-aminides (8-10), i.e. the first derivatives of the types (A-C; Z = NY), have been prepared via the tetrazolium salts (5-7) and fully characterized. The preferred geometries of 8c-10c have been determined by a Hartree-Fock and Density Functional Theory calculation [HF/6-31G(d), B3LYP/6-31G(d)].