Description

2-Methyl-1-octylimidazole (CAS No. 60964-49-0) is a high-purity imidazole derivative with the molecular formula C₁₂H₂₂N₂. This organic compound is characterized by its unique structure, featuring an octyl chain at the 1-position and a methyl group at the 2-position of the imidazole ring. It is widely utilized as a catalyst, ligand, or ionic liquid precursor in various chemical syntheses and industrial applications. The compound exhibits excellent thermal stability and solubility in organic solvents, making it a versatile reagent for researchers and scientists working in organic chemistry, material science, and catalysis. Available in >98% purity, our 2-Methyl-1-octylimidazole is rigorously tested to meet the highest standards for laboratory and industrial use.

Properties

• CAS Number: 60964-49-0
• Complexity: 136
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-1-octyl-imidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H22N2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-10-14-11-9-13-12(14)2/h9,11H,3-8,10H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: OWOSSTCHCATHMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 194.178298710
• Molecular Formula: C12H22N2
• Molecular Weight: 194.32
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCN1C=CN=C1C
• Topological: 17.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 194.178298710
• Synonyms: 60964-49-0, 2-methyl-1-octylimidazole, 801-296-1, 1-octyl-2-methylimidazole, 1-methyl-2-octylimidazole, 1-n-octyl-2-methylimidazole, SCHEMBL363481, OWOSSTCHCATHMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MFCD18889447, AKOS013124191

Application

2-Methyl-1-octylimidazole is commonly employed as a catalyst in epoxy curing reactions, enhancing the cross-linking process in polymer formulations. It also serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of ionic liquids for electrochemical applications. Additionally, this compound is used in coordination chemistry as a ligand for transition metal catalysts.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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