Description
1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)- (CAS No. 84606-45-1) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C7H12N2. Also known as 2-methyl-1-propan-2-ylimidazole, this specialized chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical research, and as a ligand or catalyst in coordination chemistry. Its imidazole core structure offers versatile reactivity, making it valuable for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor applications. This product is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid with ≥98% purity (GC), ensuring optimal performance in demanding research applications. Proper storage under inert atmosphere and refrigeration is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 84606-45-1
- Complexity: 90.9
- IUPAC Name: 1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12N2/c1-6(2)9-5-4-8-7(9)3/h4-6H,1-3H3
- InChI Key: GDRRCHJTUJBMQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 124.100048391
- Molecular Formula: C7H12N2
- Molecular Weight: 124.18
- SMILES: CC1=NC=CN1C(C)C
- Topological: 17.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 124.100048391
- Synonyms: 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-, 84606-45-1, 1-Isopropyl-2-methylimidazole, 1-isopropyl-2-methyl-1h-imidazole, 2-methyl-1-propan-2-ylimidazole, 2-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-imidazole, MFCD18889503, SCHEMBL273629, 1-isopropyl-2-methyl imidazole, SCHEMBL5983088, SCHEMBL8524379, 1-Isopropyl-2 -methylimidazole, DTXSID90562849, AKOS013123439, AS-59650, DB-337345, D93003
Application
This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly for developing novel antifungal and antibacterial agents. Researchers employ it as a ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling reactions. In materials science, it finds use in ionic liquid formulations and as a building block for advanced polymers. The steric hindrance from its isopropyl group makes it particularly valuable for creating selective catalysts.
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