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Usage

Uses

Used in Explosive Industry:
5-Methyl-1-benzalamino-tetrazole is used as a primary explosive for its high reactivity and sensitivity to stimuli such as impact and friction. Its role in this industry is crucial for the production of a range of explosive materials, where its properties contribute to the desired explosive effects.
Used in Organic Synthesis:
In the field of organic synthesis, 5-Methyl-1-benzalamino-tetrazole serves as a reagent, facilitating various chemical reactions. Its unique structure allows it to participate in a multitude of synthesis processes, enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of the reactions it is involved in.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
5-Methyl-1-benzalamino-tetrazole is utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Its chemical properties make it a valuable starting material for the development of new drugs, particularly those that require the tetrazole ring for their biological activity.
Due to the explosive nature of 5-Methyl-1-benzalamino-tetrazole, it necessitates careful handling and adherence to stringent safety protocols to prevent accidental detonation and ensure the safety of personnel and equipment involved in its use.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H9N5/c1-8-11-12-13-14(8)10-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-7H,1H3/b10-7+

Upstream product

• 5281-18-5 benzaldehyde, hydrazone 
• 78-39-7 Triethyl orthoacetate 

Downstream Products

• 56601-89-9 5-methyl-1-aminotetrazole 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

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.