1,2-Dimethylimidazole
ALDRICH/136131 - 97%
Synonym: 1,2-
CAS Number: 1739-84-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8N2
Molecular Weight: 96.13
EC Number: 217-101-2
MDL Number: MFCD00005294
Linear Formula: C5H8N2
Product Type: Chemical


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assay | 97% |
autoignition temp. | 896 °F |
bp | 204 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.084 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C5H8N2/c1-5-6-3-4-7(5) |
InChI key | GIWQSPITLQVMSG-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 37-39 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
SMILES string | Cc1nccn1C |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
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-di |
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-dimethylimid |
Packaging: | 5, 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H318 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22-38-41 |
Safety Statements | 24-26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 197.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 92 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 97% |
bp | 204 °C (lit.) |
mp | 37-39 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.084 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352005 |