Molekula
2,4-Dimethylimidazole
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2,4-Dimethylimidazole is a heterocyclic organic compound used as a catalyst in polyurethane production and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. CAS: 930-62-1, Molecular Formula: C5H8N2, Molecular Weight: 96.13 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies 2,4-Dimethylimidazole from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow crystal |
| Water | ≤ 0.2% |
| Purity (GC) | ≥ 95% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11009615 |
| CAS Number | 930-62-1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole |
| EC Number | 213-221-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 96.13 |
| Exact Mass | 96.0687 |
| SMILES | CC1=CN=C(N1)C |
| InChIKey | LLPKQRMDOFYSGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H8N2/c1-4-3-6-5(2)7-4/h3H,1-2H3,(H,6,7) |
| PubChem CID | 70259 |
| UN Number | UN3263 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2933.29.90.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2933299090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1H-Imidazole, 2,4-dimethyl-
- 1H-Imidazole,4-dimethyl-
- 2,4-Dimethyl-1H-imidazole
- 2,4-dimethyl-3H-imidazole
- 2,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole
- 2,5-dimethylimidazole
- Imidazole, 2,4-dimethyl-
- Imidazole,4-dimethyl-
- LLPKQRMDOFYSGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,4-Dimethylimidazole used for?
It is primarily used as a catalyst in the production of polyurethane foams and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2,4-Dimethylimidazole?
The formula is C5H8N2 with a molecular weight of 96.13 g/mol.
How should 2,4-Dimethylimidazole be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade is available for 2,4-Dimethylimidazole?
Available in technical grade; custom purity options may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 2,4-Dimethylimidazole in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of 2,4-Dimethylimidazole?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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