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2-Methylimidazole

CAS No.: 693-98-1      Formula: C4H6N2

Weight: 82.10380

Synonyms: Actiron 2MI; 2MZ; Denka CN 25; 2-methyl-imidazole; 2MI; Curezol 2MZ; 2MZ-PW; 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-; Epikure MI 2; 2MZ-H; Epicure MI 2;




Description

2-Methylimidazole is an intermediate of the drug metronidazole and the feed growth promoter dimethylazole, and is also a curing agent for epoxy resins and other resins. As a medium-temperature curing agent for epoxy resin, it can be used alone, but it is mainly used as a curing accelerator for powder chemicalbook molding and powder coating. Hygroscopic, soluble in water, alcohol, insoluble in benzene. Irritating and corrosive to skin and mucous membranes. This product is used in the synthesis of metronidazole and dimetazole, and is also a curing agent for anaerobic resins.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
693-98-1
Synonyms:
Actiron 2MI; 2MZ; Denka CN 25; 2-methyl-imidazole; 2MI; Curezol 2MZ; 2MZ-PW; 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-; Epikure MI 2; 2MZ-H; Epicure MI 2;
Formula:
C4H6N2
Molecular Weight:
82.10380
PSA:
28.68000
LogP:
0.71810
Properties
Appearance & Character:
Crystalline Powder, White to light yellow
Density:
1.062 g/cm³
Melting Point:
142-143 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:
267-268 °C(lit.)
Flash Point:
155 °C
Storage Conditions:
2-8°C
Safety Info
Signal Word:
Danger
Customs Code:
2933290090
WGK Germany:
2
Hazard Category Code:
R22; R34
Security Instructions:
S26-S36/37/39-S45-S25
Dangerous Goods Sign:
C