Description

2-Phenylimidazole (CAS No. 670-96-2) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₈N₂. This white to off-white crystalline powder is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research due to its imidazole core and phenyl substitution. With a molecular weight of 144.17 g/mol, it offers excellent stability under standard laboratory conditions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed packaging to maintain integrity. Ideal for use as a building block in organic synthesis, catalyst, or ligand in coordination chemistry. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.

Properties

• CAS Number: 670-96-2
• Complexity: 119
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenyl-1H-imidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8N2/c1-2-4-8(5-3-1)9-10-6-7-11-9/h1-7H,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: ZCUJYXPAKHMBAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 144.068748264
• Molecular Formula: C9H8N2
• Molecular Weight: 144.17
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC=CN2
• Topological: 28.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 144.068748264
• Synonyms: 2-Phenylimidazole, 2-Phenyl-1H-imidazole, 1H-Imidazole, 2-phenyl-, Imidazole, 2-phenyl-, UNII-7R2590HM4L, 7R2590HM4L, CUREZOL 2PZ, EINECS 211-581-7, NSC 255226, NSC-255226, AI3-50034, DTXSID7060968, ZCUJYXPAKHMBAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-, Imidazole, 2-phenyl-(8CI), DTXCID6044856, 211-581-7, inchi=1/c9h8n2/c1-2-4-8(5-3-1)9-10-6-7-11-9/h1-7h,(h,10,11), phenylimidazole, zcujyxpakhmbaz-uhfffaoysa-n, 670-96-2, MFCD00005186, CHEMBL14189, 2-phenyl-1h-imidazol, 2-Phenyl imidazole, phenyl imidazole, 2-phenyl-imidazole, PIY, 2-Phenylimidazole, 98%, SCHEMBL8901, PhI, 2-Phenyl-1H-imidazole, SCHEMBL208465, SCHEMBL295727, SCHEMBL403894, SCHEMBL482037, SCHEMBL965214, SCHEMBL1504796, SCHEMBL2563865, SCHEMBL15987573, SCHEMBL15987587, SCHEMBL15987709, STR05632, BBL012170, BDBM50078824, NSC255226, SBB004131, STK949036, AKOS000121409, AC-8733, SB12467, CS-0017785, NS00020537, P0684, ST50680382, EN300-21112, F11700, A835629, AH-034/11364366, Q27268739, F2190-0641, Z104492164

Application

2-Phenylimidazole serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, including antifungal and antitumor agents. It is employed as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial coatings and as a curing agent for epoxy resins in polymer chemistry. Researchers also utilize it as a ligand in transition metal catalysis and as a precursor for advanced materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (70.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (21.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (37%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (21.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H412 (51.5%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (70.9%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (21.6%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (37%)
• STOT SE 3 (21.1%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (51.5%)

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