16243-71-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-5-nitro-1,3-thiazole
• CAS NO: 16243-71-3
• Molecular Formula: C4 H4 N2 O2 S
• Molecular Weight: 144.15
• Product Categories: Thiazoles
• Mol File: 16243-71-3.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 131-133 °C
• Boiling Point: 242.9 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 100.7 °C
• Appearance: Pale yellow clear liquid
• Density: 1.437 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0515mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.595
• PKA: -0.24±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole(16243-71-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole(16243-71-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 16243-71-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole is a chemical compound that appears as an odorless, yellow to orange crystalline powder. Its molecular formula is C4H4N2O2S and it has a molecular weight of 144.15 g/mol. 2-Methyl-5-nitrothiazole has a melting point that ranges from 115-117 °C and it is marginally soluble in water. It's often used in research and development, but it's also used in the industrial production of pharmaceuticals and pesticides due to its antimicrobial properties. However, care should be taken while handling this chemical because it poses serious health risks such as causing damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, and can be potentially lethal if swallowed or inhaled. It can also cause serious eye irritation. Therefore, it should always be handled with appropriate safety measures.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H4N2O2S/c1-3-5-2-4(9-3)6(7)8/h2H,1H3

Upstream product

• 3581-87-1 2-methylthiazole 

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