Pharmaceutical Materials

2-Methylimidazole (CAS No.: 693-98-1) is a versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₆N₂ and a molecular weight of 82.11 g/mol. It appears as a white to light yellow crystalline solid or powder and is soluble in water and ethanol, with limited solubility in cold benzene and insolubility in ether. 2-Methylimidazole serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the production of metronidazole and dimetridazole, and is also utilized as a curing agent for epoxy and other resins. Its basic nature allows it to react with strong acids to form salts and participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Due to its reactivity and solubility, 2-Methylimidazole plays a crucial role in various industrial applications, including organic synthesis and dye manufacturing.

Usage： Used as an intermediate for the drug metronidazole, and also a curing agent for epoxy resin and other resins.

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Storage: Stored in a dry and ventilated warehouse; keep away from sunshine; avoid fire; avoid moisture.

Name	2-Methylimidazole
Synonyms	2MZ 2MI 2MZ-H 2MZ-PW NSC 21394 Curezol 2MZ Actiron 2MI Epicure MI 2 Epikure MI 2 Curezol 2MZ-P IMicure AMI 2 Denka CN 25 Glyoxalethyline RESICURE(TM) 46 p-Oxal-methyline 2-methyl-imidazol AKOS BBS-00004447 2-Methylimidazole 2-Methylglyoxaline 2-methyl-imidazole 2-Methyl imidazole 2-methyl-1h-imidazol Imidazole, 2-methyl- 1H-2-MethyliMidazole 2-methyl-1H-imidazole 1H-Imidazole,2-methyl- 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-
CAS	693-98-1
EINECS	211-765-7
InChI	InChI=1/C4H6N2/c1-4-5-2-3-6-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey	LXBGSDVWAMZHDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Formula	C4H6N2
Molar Mass	82.1
Density	1.0500 (rough estimate)
Melting Point	142-143 °C (lit.)
Boling Point	267-268 °C (lit.)
Flash Point	155 °C
Water Solubility	Soluble in water and ethanol.
Solubility	780g/l
Vapor Presure	<1 mm Hg ( 0 °C)
Appearance	Solid
Color	White to light yellow
BRN	1368
pKa	14.44±0.10(Predicted)
PH	10.5-11.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Storage Condition	2-8°C
Sensitive	Sensitive to air
Refractive Index	1.4970 (estimate)
MDL	MFCD00005190
Physical and Chemical Properties	Trait solid. melting point 142~143 ℃ boiling point 267~268 ℃ solubility: soluble in water, ethanol, slightly soluble in cold benzene.
Use	It is used as an intermediate of drug metronidazole, and is also a curing agent for epoxy resin and other resins.

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