CAS Number: 1739-84-0
Formula: C5H8N2
Formula Weight: 96.13
Linear Formula: C5H8N2
MDL No.: MFCD00005294
Purity: 0.98
Boiling Point: 204 C(lit.)
Melting Point: 37-39 C (lit.)
Density: 1.084 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
EC Number: 217-101-2
UNSPSC Code: 12352005
General description: 1,2-Dimethylimidazole reacts with copper(II) tetraacetate to yield cis-bis(acetato)bis(1,2-dimethylimidazole) copper(II) complex. It undergoes Menschutkin reaction with benzyl bromide to yield 3-benzyl-1,2-dimethylimidazolium bromide and kinetics of reaction was studied in various ionic liquids and molecular organic solvents.
Application: 1,2-Dimethylimidazole was used in the synthesis of 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-butylimidazoliumchloride and 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-propylimidazolium chloride. It was also used in the synthesis of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride and hexafluorophosphate salts.
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 2
Flash Point(F): 197.6 F
Flash Point(C): 92 C
R Codes: 22-38-41
S Codes: 24-26
IOD Codes: Xn
Symbol: GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H302-H315-H318
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338