2-Methylimidazole
Catalog Number
ACM693981
CAS
693-98-1
IUPAC Name
2-methyl-1H-imidazole
Synonyms
2-Methylglyoxaline
Application
2-Methylimidazole serves multiple important functions in various fields. It is primarily used as a raw material in the production of nitroimidazole antibiotics, which are effective against anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections. In the realm of coordination chemistry, it acts as a ligand. The compound also plays a significant role in the industrial sector, serving as a hardener or accelerator for epoxy resins and aiding as an auxiliary agent for textile dyes. Additionally, 2-methylimidazole is employed as a catalyst in the refolding of enhanced colored fluorescent proteins. It provides a foundational building block for the synthesis of biologically active compounds and is utilized as an intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including metronidazole and dimetridazole.
Molecular Weight
82.11
Molecular Formula
C4H6N2
Product Information
Description
DryPowder; OtherSolid
Canonical SMILES
CC1=NC=CN1
InChI
1S/C4H6N2/c1-4-5-2-3-6-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChI Key
LXBGSDVWAMZHDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
267.0 °C;267 °C
Melting Point
144 °C
Purity
99%
Density
1.062 g/cm³
Solubility
Very soluble in ethanol;In water, 8.09X10+4 mg/L at 25 °C (est)
Appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal
Storage
Store under inert gas, 2-8℃
Complexity
44.8
Condition to avoid
Air Sensitive
Exact Mass
82.053098g/mol
Hazard Statements
H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.H360 : May damage fertility or the unborn child.H371 : May cause damage to organs.H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects.H351 : Suspected of causing cancer.
Heavy Atom Count
6
MDL Number
MFCD00005190
Monoisotopic Mass
82.053098g/mol
Precautionary Statements
P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.P201 : Obtain special instructions before use.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P308 + P313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.P308 + P311 : IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P405 : Store locked up.
Reaxys Registry Number
1368
Refractive Index
1.62
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Signal Word
Danger
Specific Gravity
1.16
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