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1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 98%
Description
1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone is used as a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. It is used as a substitute solvent for toxic hexamethylphosphoramide. It finds application in detergents, dyestuffs, electronic materials and in the manufacture of polymers. It is involved in the preparation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene. Further, it is utilized as a solvent during alfa-regioselective prenylation of imines. In addition to this, it constitutes the mobile phase during size-exclusion chromatographic analysis of cellulose.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone is used as a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. It is used as a substitute solvent for toxic hexamethylphosphoramide. It finds application in detergents, dyestuffs, electronic materials and in the manufacture of polymers. It is involved in the preparation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene. Further, it is utilized as a solvent during alfa-regioselective prenylation of imines. In addition to this, it constitutes the mobile phase during size-exclusion chromatographic analysis of cellulose.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and phosphorus halides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 8°C |
| Density | 1.058 |
| Boiling Point | 224°C to 226°C |
| Flash Point | 93°C (199°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.472 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN2810 |
| Beilstein | 108808 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,3249 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227-H302-H318-H361-H373 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H312-H315-H319-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 201-304-8 |
| RTECSNumber | NJ0660000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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