CAS Number: 616-47-7
Formula: C4H6N2
Formula Weight: 82.1
Linear Formula: C4H6N2
MDL No.: MFCD00005292
Purity: >=99%
Boiling Point: 198 C(lit.)
Melting Point: -6 C (lit.)
Density: 1.03 g/mL at 25 C(lit.); 1.034-1.036 g/mL
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.495(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 105197
EC Number: 210-484-7
UNSPSC Code: 12352100
General description: 1-Methylimidazole is an N-donor ligand generally used in the preparation of coordinate complexes.
Application: 1-Methylimidazole may be used as a starting material to synthesize: . 1-(2-hydroxypropyl)-3-methylimidazolium salts used as ionic liquids. 1,3-dimethylimidazoyl-2-ylidene borane, a stable and easy to handle N-heterocyclic carbene borane. It can act both as a catalyst and a solvent in the synthesis of aldononitrile acetates from aldoses.
RTECS: NI7000000
RIDADR: UN 3267 8 / PGII
WGK Germany: 1
Flash Point(F): 197.6 F
Flash Point(C): 92 C
R Codes: 22-24-34
S Codes: 26-36/37/39-45
IOD Codes: T,C
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H302-H311-H314
Precautionary statements: P280-P301 + P312 + P330-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338