Imidazole, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Imidazole is used as a buffer in the range of pH 6.2-7.8. It is also an histamine antagonist. It acts as a chelator and forms complexes with various divalent cations. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor on certain transition metals such as copper. Its derivatives, like polybenzimidazole (PBI), act as fire retardants. It finds application in photography and electronics. Imidazole salts are used as ionic liquids and precursors to stable carbenes. Imidazole derivatives like ketoconazole, miconazole and clotrimazole are involved in the treatment of various systemic fungal infections. It is a part of the theophylline molecule, present in tea leaves and coffee beans, which stimulates the central nervous system.

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Applications
Imidazole is used as a buffer in the range of pH 6.2-7.8. It is also an histamine antagonist. It acts as a chelator and forms complexes with various divalent cations. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor on certain transition metals such as copper. Its derivatives, like polybenzimidazole (PBI), act as fire retardants. It finds application in photography and electronics. Imidazole salts are used as ionic liquids and precursors to stable carbenes. Imidazole derivatives like ketoconazole, miconazole and clotrimazole are involved in the treatment of various systemic fungal infections. It is a part of the theophylline molecule, present in tea leaves and coffee beans, which stimulates the central nervous system.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, pyridine and methanol. Slightly miscible with benzene and petroleum ether.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, acid anhydrides and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 88°C to 92°C
• Density: 1.03
• Boiling Point: 256°C
• Flash Point: 145°C (293°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 103853
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ethanol,ether,acetone,chloroform,pyridine and methanol. Slightly miscible with benzene and petroleum ether.
• Formula Weight: 68.08
• Chemical Name or Material: Imidazole

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335-H360D-H500
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: 8; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	206-019-2
RTECSNumber	NI3325000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only