5-Amino-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole（Cat No.:R060048）is a nitroimidazole derivative with the molecular formula C4H6N4O2, featuring an imidazole ring substituted with an amino group at the 5-position, a nitro group at the 4-position, and a methyl group at the 1-position. This compound is structurally related to metronidazole and serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antimicrobial and antiprotozoal agents. Its nitro group plays a crucial role in biological activity through redox cycling and DNA interaction in anaerobic organisms. It is valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing drugs targeting bacterial and parasitic infections.