2-Methylimidazole, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Methylimidazole is used as a raw material for the preparation of nitroimidazole antibiotics, which is useful in combat anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections. It acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It is also employed as a hardener or accelerator for epoxy resin and auxiliary agent for textile dyes. Further, it acts as a catalyst for refolding of enhanced colored fluorescent protein. It is also useful as a building block in the synthesis of biologically active compounds. In addition to this, it is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate such as metronidazole and dimetridazole.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methylimidazole is used as a raw material for the preparation of nitroimidazole antibiotics, which is useful in combat anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections. It acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It is also employed as a hardener or accelerator for epoxy resin and auxiliary agent for textile dyes. Further, it acts as a catalyst for refolding of enhanced colored fluorescent protein. It is also useful as a building block in the synthesis of biologically active compounds. In addition to this, it is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate such as metronidazole and dimetridazole.

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol.

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

Specifications

• Melting Point: 142°C to 144°C
• Boiling Point: 267°C to 268°C
• Flash Point: 155°C (311°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3259
• Beilstein: 1368
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 82.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylimidazole

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335-H351-H360
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	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	211-765-7
RTECSNumber	NI7175000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only