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Abstract
Pure 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl-acetaldehyde was synthesized by modified Swern oxidation. This compound can be utilized as reaction intermediate in the synthesis of bioreductive agents (e.g., hypoxic cell radiosensitizers, antibiotics against anaerobic organisms).