8.05852
1-Methylimidazole
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
1-Methylimidazole, N-Methylimidazole
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Product Name
1-Methylimidazole, for synthesis
SMILES string
[n]1(cncc1)C
InChI
1S/C4H6N2/c1-6-3-2-5-4-6/h2-4H,1H3
InChI key
MCTWTZJPVLRJOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
vapor pressure
0.4 hPa ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99.0% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
525 °C
potency
1144 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
400-640 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
expl. lim.
2.7-15.7 % (v/v)
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pH
9.5-10.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)
bp
198 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-2 °C
transition temp
flash point 92 °C
density
1.035 g/cm3 at 20 °C
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storage temp.
2-30°C
Quality Level
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Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.034 - 1.036
Identity (IR): passes test
Application
- Enhancement of noncorrosive electrolytes: Research discusses the role of 1-Methylimidazole in improving the properties of noncorrosive electrolytes for battery applications. This study explores how 1-Methylimidazole acts as a high donor number cosolvent, aiding in the release of free anions from commercially available magnesium salts, which could lead to innovations in battery technology (Xiao et al., 2024).
- Catalytic applications in organic synthesis: 1-Methylimidazole is utilized as a ligand in an air-stable ruthenium(II) complex, facilitating catalytic transfer hydrogenation of ketones from ethanol. This application demonstrates the catalytic versatility of 1-Methylimidazole in synthetic organic chemistry, providing a method for more efficient and sustainable chemical reactions (Beaufils et al., 2024).
- Functional materials for biomedical applications: Research involving 1-Methylimidazole focuses on developing sodium alginate- and cationic cellulose-functionalized polycaprolactone nanofibers. These materials are designed for specific in vitro and antibacterial applications, indicating the utility of 1-Methylimidazole in the creation of functional biomedical materials (Tolba et al., 2023).
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Danger
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class
6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
197.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
92 °C - closed cup
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 8.05852.1000 | 04022536387796 |
| 8.05852.0025 | 04027269912994 |
| 8.05852.0100 | 04022536387772 |
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