Description
1H-Imidazole-4,5-dimethanol, 2-phenyl- (CAS No. 61698-32-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C11H12N2O2. This derivative of imidazole features hydroxymethyl groups at the 4 and 5 positions and a phenyl substituent at the 2 position, making it a versatile intermediate for pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis. Its IUPAC name is [4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl]methanol. This compound is supplied as a fine powder or crystalline solid, ensuring consistent quality for research and industrial applications. It is ideal for use in heterocyclic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and as a building block for advanced materials. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 61698-32-6
- Complexity: 195
- IUPAC Name: [4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl]methanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12N2O2/c14-6-9-10(7-15)13-11(12-9)8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,14-15H,6-7H2,(H,12,13)
- InChI Key: UUQQGGWZVKUCBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 204.089877630
- Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 204.22
- SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC(=C(N2)CO)CO
- Topological: 69.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 204.089877630
- Synonyms: 61698-32-6, 1H-Imidazole-4,5-dimethanol, 2-phenyl-, EINECS 262-911-1, 2-Phenyl-4,5-dihydroxymethylimidazole, DTXSID3069487, DTXCID1043099, (2-Phenyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-diyl)dimethanol, 4,5-Dihydroxymethyl-2-phenylimidazole, [4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl]methanol, 4,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenylimidazole, 4,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole, MFCD00047017, 4,5-Dihydroxymethyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole, SCHEMBL33656, SCHEMBL26920559, AKOS015907701, Imidazole-4,5-dimethanol, 2-phenyl-, AC-6187, 2-phenyl-4,5-dihydroxymethyl imidazole, LS-13938, 2-phenyl-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) imidazole, B4932, CS-0156388, NS00022512, T71126
Application
1H-Imidazole-4,5-dimethanol, 2-phenyl- is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly for developing novel imidazole-based drugs. Its hydroxymethyl groups enable further functionalization, making it valuable in organic and medicinal chemistry research. This compound is also employed in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry. Researchers utilize it to explore new bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (98.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H319 (29.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P317, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (98.3%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (29.2%)
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