4-Methylimidazole, 98%

Description

CAS: 822-36-6 | C4H6N2 | 82.11 g/mol

4-Methylimidazole is used for the curing agent of epoxy resin, the main raw material of medicine cimetidine. It can also be used for synthesis of antibacterial agent.

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Applications
4-Methylimidazole is used for the curing agent of epoxy resin, the main raw material of medicine cimetidine. It can also be used for synthesis of antibacterial agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 822-36-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H6N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 82.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00005201
• InChI Key: XLSZMDLNRCVEIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methylimidazole, 4-methyl-1h-imidazole, 4 5-methylimidazole, 1h-imidazole, 4-methyl, 4-me-i, 5-methylimidazole, imidazole, 4-methyl, 4 or 5-methylimidazole, 4-mei, 4-methylimidazol
• PubChem CID: 13195
• ChEBI: CHEBI:40035
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-1H-imidazole
• SMILES: CC1=CN=CN1

• Melting Point: 49°C to 57°C
• Density: 1.02
• Boiling Point: 263°C
• Flash Point: 157°C (314°F)
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3263
• Beilstein: 1453
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 82.11
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methylimidazole

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H311-H314-H335-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	212-497-3
RTECSNumber	NI7350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only