5-Amino-N1-methyl-1H-imidazole-1,4-dicarboxamide

5-Amino-N1-methyl-1H-imidazole-1,4-dicarboxamide is mainly used in scientific research as a metabolite of the cancer drug temozolomide, serving as an impurity reference standard for quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and studied for its potential biological activity, especially its role in activating AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase), which affects cellular energy and metabolism, suggesting potential therapeutic links to diabetes.

API Name Temozolomide
CAS No 188612-53-5
Molecular Formula C6H9N5O2
Molecular Weight 183.17 g/mol
Synonyms 5-amino-1-N-methylimidazole-1,4-dicarboxamide