1,2-Dimethylimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,2-Dimethylimidazole is used in the synthesis of 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-butylimidazoliumchloride and 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-propylimidazolium chloride. It also can be used in the synthesis of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride and hexafluorophosphate salts.

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Applications
1,2-Dimethylimidazole is used in the synthesis of 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-butylimidazoliumchloride and 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-propylimidazolium chloride. It also can be used in the synthesis of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride and hexafluorophosphate salts.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1739-84-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H8N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 96.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00005294
• InChI Key: GIWQSPITLQVMSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,2-dimethyl-1h-imidazole, 1h-imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl, imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl, 1h-imidazole, dimethyl, unii-q41bc3grjb, q41bc3grjb, lupragen r dmi, 1,2-dimethylimdazole, 1,2 dimethylimidazole, n,2-dimethylimidazole
• PubChem CID: 15617
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dimethylimidazole
• SMILES: CN1C=CN=C1C

• Melting Point: 35°C to 38°C
• Density: 1.084
• Boiling Point: 203°C to 205°C
• Flash Point: 92°C (197°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 108457
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 96.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Dimethylimidazole

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H315-H317-H318-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H302-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P234-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
EINECSNumber	217-101-2
RTECSNumber	NI4838854
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only