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Usage

Uses

Used in Polymer Industry:
5-Methyl-1-aminotetrazole is used as an initiator for the polymerization of monomers such as vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile. Its ability to efficiently initiate polymerization reactions is crucial for the production of various polymers that find applications in a wide range of products, from plastics to coatings.
Used in Explosive Industry:
In the field of explosives, 5-Methyl-1-aminotetrazole is employed as a stabilizer. Its inclusion in explosive formulations helps to ensure the stability and safety of these materials during storage and handling, reducing the risk of accidental detonation.
Used in Pharmaceutical Synthesis:
5-Methyl-1-aminotetrazole also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Its role in the production of various medicinal compounds underscores its importance in the development of new drugs and therapies.
Safety Precautions:
Given its classification as a hazardous substance, 5-Methyl-1-aminotetrazole requires careful handling to prevent irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. It is essential to manage this chemical in a well-ventilated area and to employ appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize health risks associated with exposure.

Upstream product

• 4076-36-2 5-methyltetrazole 
• 56640-73-4 1-benzylideneamino-5-methyltetrazole 
• 4076-36-2 5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazole 
• 5281-18-5 benzaldehyde, hydrazone 
• 78-39-7 Triethyl orthoacetate 

Downstream Products

• 1198089-85-8 N-(5-methyl-1H-tetrazol-1-yl)benzamide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

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.

Synthesis and comparison of copper(ii) complexes with various: N -aminotetrazole ligands involving trinitrophenol anions

Due to the ongoing research on lead-free energetic materials, two different ligand systems (1-amino-5H-tetrazole (1-AT), 2-amino-5H-tetrazole (2-AT), 1-amino-5-methyltetrazole (1-AMT), and 2-amino-5-methyltetrazole (2-AMT)) were applied for the synthesis of 12 new energetic coordination compounds (ECC) with copper(ii) as the central metal. Different anions based on trinitrophenols (picric acid (HPA), styphnic acid (H2TNR), and trinitrophloroglucinol (H3TNPG)) were used for the specifical tuning of the energetic and physico-chemical properties of the complexes. Through the choice of ligand, the characteristics of the resulting products can be easily adjusted either towards sensitive primary explosives usable for classical initiation setups or towards laser-ignitable explosives with decreased sensitivities. The ECC were extensively characterized by e.g., X-ray diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis (EA), IR, differential thermal analysis (DTA), and UV/vis. In addition, the most promising compounds were analyzed by TGA and in classical initiation tests using nitropenta (PETN). Furthermore, the sensitivities towards external stimuli (impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge) were determined by standard methods and the influence of the anions towards them was investigated. Compounds [Cu(TNR)(1-AMT)2] and [Cu(HTNPG)(1-AMT)2] both possess appropriate sensitivities as well as thermal stabilities above 200 °C and show promising results to be used as potential lead azide replacements. In addition, all ECC were irradiated with a near infrared light (NIR) laser diode leading to different responses.

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)].