3-Methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole with CAS number 7170-01-6 is a heterocyclic building block from TCI that carries a 1,2,4-triazole core substituted with a methyl group at the 3-position. The triazole ring is one of the most frequently encountered motifs in modern medicinal chemistry and agrochemistry, which is why this compound serves as a starting material or constituent fragment in multi-step organic synthesis sequences. In the laboratory, the material is used to build target molecular frameworks, to introduce nitrogen-rich groups, or to prepare ligands that are subsequently coordinated to transition metals in catalysis and coordination chemistry research.
The principal appeal of this compound lies in the character of its triazole ring, which is nitrogen-rich while remaining relatively stable both chemically and thermally compared with many other heterocycles. The nitrogen atoms in the ring can act as nucleophilic sites for alkylation and arylation reactions, and equally as electron-pair donor atoms when the compound is employed as a ligand. The presence of the methyl group provides a steric and electronic point of differentiation that is useful when researchers wish to direct the regioselectivity of a reaction.
In Indonesian laboratories, this building block is typically encountered in university research groups, pharmaceutical development units, and agrochemical formulation studies where triazole scaffolds are being assembled or screened. The small 1 g and 5 g pack sizes are very well suited to synthetic work, allowing researchers to run exploratory reactions, optimise conditions, and complete method development without committing to bulk quantities of a specialised intermediate.
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- Multi-step organic synthesis — the compound functions as a starting material or constituent fragment that carries a ready-made triazole core into longer synthetic sequences without requiring ring construction.
- Medicinal chemistry scaffold assembly — because the triazole ring is one of the most frequently encountered motifs in modern medicinal chemistry, this building block gives direct access to that pharmacophore.
- Agrochemical research — the triazole motif appears widely in modern agrochemistry, making this material a practical entry point for constructing and modifying candidate agrochemical structures.
- Ligand preparation for coordination chemistry — the ring nitrogen atoms act as electron-pair donors, allowing the compound to be coordinated to transition metals for catalysis and coordination studies.
- Alkylation and arylation chemistry — the nucleophilic ring nitrogen atoms provide reactive sites, while the 3-methyl group supplies steric and electronic differentiation to help direct regioselectivity.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 7170-01-6 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | 1 g and 5 g |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place |
- Product code: M3178
Store the material in its original tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, moisture and incompatible chemicals. Amber glass or the supplier's original packaging is suitable for the small 1 g and 5 g pack sizes, and containers should be resealed promptly after each weighing to limit exposure to atmospheric moisture. Handle the compound in a fume hood using standard laboratory personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves and a laboratory coat, and avoid generating or inhaling dust. Weigh out only the quantity required for the intended reaction, keep the remainder sealed, and consult the manufacturer's safety data sheet before first use for detailed hazard and disposal guidance.
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