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1-(n-Butyl)imidazole, 99%
Description
1-(n-Butyl)imidazole is used in the synthesis of a heterocyclic mesomeric betaine and 1-(1-butyl-3-imidazolio)propane-3-sulfonate (BIm3S). It acts as an N-coordinated ligand. It is used in the chiral separation of amino acids and anionic pharmaceuticals by capillary electrophoresis. It is used for preparation of substituted phenyl-containing imidazolium ionic liquid.
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1-(n-Butyl)imidazole is used in the synthesis of a heterocyclic mesomeric betaine and 1-(1-butyl-3-imidazolio)propane-3-sulfonate (BIm3S). It acts as an N-coordinated ligand. It is used in the chiral separation of amino acids and anionic pharmaceuticals by capillary electrophoresis. It is used for preparation of substituted phenyl-containing imidazolium ionic liquid.
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform, Methanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.948 |
Boiling Point | 257°C |
Flash Point | 145°C (293°F) |
Odor | Amine-like |
Refractive Index | 1.48 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2690 |
Beilstein | 109499 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in Chloroform,Methanol. |
Formula Weight | 124.19 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H318-H330-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H330-H318-H315-H335 Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P284-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: N-N-BUTYL IMIDAZOLE |
EINECSNumber | 224-335-9 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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