1H-Imidazole,2-methyl- CAS NO.693-98-1

2-Methylimidazole

Product Name:2-Methylimidazole

Synonyms:1H-Imidazole,2-methyl-;2-methyl-1h-imidazol;2-methyl-imidazol;2MZ;1H-2-MethyliMidazole;2MZ-H;2MZ-PW;Actiron 2MI

CAS:693-98-1

MF:C4H6N2

Melting point:142-143 °C (lit.)

Purity/Quality:99%

Appearance/Colour:White to light yellow crystalline Powder

Chemical properties:2-Methylimidazole is a white to light yellow crystalline powder with an amine-like odor. It is highly soluble in polar organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and cold benzene, easily soluble in water, alcohols and ketones. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes.

Uses:2-Methylimidazole is used as a raw material for the preparation of nitroimidazole antibiotics, which is useful in combat anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections. It acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It is also employed as a hardener or accelerator for epoxy resin and auxiliary agent for textile dyes. Further, it acts as a catalyst for refolding of enhanced colored fluorescent protein. It is also useful as a building block in the synthesis of biologically active compounds. In addition to this, it is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate such as metronidazole and dimetridazole.

Packaging:5kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg cardboard drum packaging

Storage temp:2-8°C