5-Methylimidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAB2060806	5 g

Catalog No. AAB2060806 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. B2060806

Description

4-Methyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde is suitable for use in the synthesis of 1,3-bis[(4-methyl-5-imidazol-1-yl)ethylideneamino]-propan-2-ol (BIPO), 1,3-bis[(4-methyl-5-imidazol-1-yl)ethylideneamino]propane (BIP), {acetatoaqua[[(4-methylimidazol-5-yl)methylene]histamine]-copper(II)} perchlorate, Schiff base condensates with tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (tren) or tris(3-aminopropyl)amine (trpn). It is also used in the synthesis of imidazolate-based metal organic framework (MOF) membrane, 3,11-bis(4-imidazolylmethyl)-7-methyl-3,7,11,17-tetraazabicyclo[11.3.1]hepta-deca-1(17),13,15-triene, a 4-imidazolyl derivative of a 14-membered tetraazamacrocycle and Cu(II) eight and six coordinate compounds.

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Applications
4-Methyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde is suitable for use in the synthesis of 1,3-bis[(4-methyl-5-imidazol-1-yl)ethylideneamino]-propan-2-ol (BIPO), 1,3-bis[(4-methyl-5-imidazol-1-yl)ethylideneamino]propane (BIP), {acetatoaqua[[(4-methylimidazol-5-yl)methylene]histamine]-copper(II)} perchlorate, Schiff base condensates with tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (tren) or tris(3-aminopropyl)amine (trpn). It is also used in the synthesis of imidazolate-based metal organic framework (MOF) membrane, 3,11-bis(4-imidazolylmethyl)-7-methyl-3,7,11,17-tetraazabicyclo[11.3.1]hepta-deca-1(17),13,15-triene, a 4-imidazolyl derivative of a 14-membered tetraazamacrocycle and Cu(II) eight and six coordinate compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in water, (23 g/L) (25°C).

Notes
Air sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and air. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 68282-53-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00173728
• InChI Key: KMWCSNCNHSEXIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methyl-1h-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde, 5-methylimidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 4-methylimidazole-5-carboxaldehyde, 4-methyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-3h-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde, 4-methylimidazole-5-carbaldehyde, 1h-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 5-methyl, 1h-imidazole-5-carboxaldehyde, 4-methyl, pubchem23016, acmc-1b6zs
• PubChem CID: 2795887
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=O)N=CN1

• Melting Point: 166°C to 170°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,(23g/L) (25°C).
• Formula Weight: 110.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Methylimidazole-4-carboxaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only