2-Isopropylimidazole

CAS NO.：36947-68-9
Empirical Formula: C6H10N2
Molecular Weight: 110.16
MDL number: MFCD00014486
EINECS: 253-286-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-30 18:52:02

What is 2-Isopropylimidazole?

Chemical properties

Yellow solid

The Uses of 2-Isopropylimidazole

2-Isopropylimidazole is a imidazole based compound, classified as a diazole and as an alkaloid. 2-Isopropylimidazole was investigated in animal studies as a new bone imaging agent.

The Uses of 2-Isopropylimidazole

2-Isopropylimidazole may be used in the preparation of following compounds:

Tetragonal nickel(II) complexes, NiL₄X₂(X = Cl^-, Br^-, I^-, SCN^-, SeCN^-, NO₃^-, ClO₄^-, PF₆^- or NiL₄XClO₄ (X = Cl^-, Br^-, I^-, SCN^-).
1-Dodecyl-2-isopropylimidazole.
Bromidotetrakis(2-isopropyl-1H-imidazole-[κN³)copper(II) bromide.

What are the applications of Application

2-Isopropylimidazole is an imidazole based compound, classified as a diazole and as an alkaloid.

General Description

2-Isopropylimidazole is an heterocyclic building block. The nitration of 2-isopropylimidazole has been reported.

Properties of 2-Isopropylimidazole

Melting point:	129-131 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	256-260 °C (lit.)
Density	0.9894 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5000 (estimate)
Flash point:	256-260°C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform, Methanol
pka	14.30±0.10(Predicted)
form	Powder
color	White to yellow to light brown
BRN	107804
CAS DataBase Reference	36947-68-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Isopropylimidazole(36947-68-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	1H-Imidazole, 2-(1-methylethyl)- (36947-68-9)

Safety information for 2-Isopropylimidazole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.