1-Methylimidazole PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  N-Methylimidazole
Linear Formula:  C4H6N2
Molecular Weight:  82.1 g/mol
CAS Number: 616-47-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Soluble
Autoignition temp. 977 °F
Explosion limit 15.7 %
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.495 (lit.)
B pt. 198 °C (lit.)
M pt. -6 °C (lit.)
Density 1.034 g/cm³
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H311,H314,H361d
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29332990
Flash point 92 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 2922

Description

Application
Pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis. Ionic liquid production. Epoxy resin curing agents. Catalysts in organic synthesis. Agrochemical and dye manufacturing. Laboratory reagent in chemical research.

Purpose
Acts as a catalyst in chemical reactions. Serves as a building block or intermediate for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. Used to improve reaction speed and efficiency. Helps produce ionic liquids and advanced materials.

General Description
It is a yellow liquid with a strong amine-like odor. The compound is highly reactive due to its imidazole ring structure and is soluble in water and many organic solvents.