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5-(4-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole, 97%
Description
It is used as a reagent used as activator for both solution- and solid-phase synthesis of oligonucleotides using the phosphoramidite method.
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It is used as a reagent used as activator for both solution- and solid-phase synthesis of oligonucleotides using the phosphoramidite method.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in DMSO.
Notes
It may be stored in the dark in a desiccator. Avoid contact with strong heat and metal salts.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∽223°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 192840 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Soluble in DMSO. |
Formula Weight | 191.15 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 5-(4-Nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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