2-Methylimidazole CAS#693-98-1

Good Solubility in Polar Systems: Highly soluble in water, alcohols, and ketones, supporting versatile use in various formulations and reactions.


Stable Crystalline Form: Available as a white to light yellow crystalline powder, ensuring consistent quality and ease of handling.


Efficient Chemical Reactivity: Imidazole structure provides useful reactivity, making it suitable for organic synthesis and intermediate applications.


Wide Industrial Applicability: Commonly used in pharmaceuticals, resins, and chemical synthesis due to its adaptable chemical properties.



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Product Description of 2-Methylimidazole CAS#693-98-1

2-Methylimidazole appears as a white to light yellow crystalline powder with an amine-like odor. It is highly soluble in polar organic solvents, readily dissolving in water, alcohols, and ketones, while being insoluble in ether and cold benzene. The compound may cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes. The oral LD₅₀ in mice is 1400 mg/kg.


Product Applications of 2-Methylimidazole CAS#693-98-1

2-Methylimidazole is a monomethylated imidazole that serves as a key building block for the synthesis of various biologically active compounds. It, along with other imidazole derivatives, can also be used as a catalyst in the refolding of enhanced colored fluorescent proteins. In addition, 2-methylimidazole has been identified as a byproduct of fermentation and can be detected in certain foods as well as in mainstream and sidestream tobacco smoke.


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Parameters


Melting point142-143 °C (lit.)
Boiling point267-268 °C (lit.)
bulk density550kg/m3
density1.0500 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure<1 mm Hg ( 0 °C)
refractive index1.4970 (estimate)
Fp155 °C
storage temp.2-8°C
solubility780g/l
pka14.44±0.10(Predicted)
formCrystalline Powder
colorWhite to light yellow
PH10.5-11.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
PH Range10.5
Water SolubilitySoluble in water and ethanol.
BRN1368
InChI1S/C4H6N2/c1-4-5-2-3-6-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKeyLXBGSDVWAMZHDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCc1ncc[nH]1
LogP0.22 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference693-98-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC2B (Vol. 101) 2013
NIST Chemistry Reference1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-(693-98-1)
EPA Substance Registry System2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1)


Safety Information


Hazard CodesC
Risk Statements22-34
Safety Statements26-36/37/39-45-25
RIDADRUN 3259 8/PG 2
WGK Germany2
RTECSNI7175000
Autoignition Temperature>600 °C DIN 51794
Hazard NoteHarmful/Corrosive
TSCATSCA listed
HazardClass8
PackingGroupIII
HS Code29332990
Storage Class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Hazard ClassificationsAcute Tox. 4 Oral
Carc. 2
Eye Dam. 1
Repr. 1B
Skin Corr. 1C
Hazardous Substances Data693-98-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 1500 mg/kg


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