I202

Imidazole

ReagentPlus^®, 99%

• Synonym(s): 1,3-Diaza-2,4-cyclopentadiene, Glyoxaline
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₄N₂
• CAS Number: 288-32-4
• Molecular Weight: 68.08
• Beilstein: 103853
• EC Number: 206-019-2
• MDL number: MFCD00005183
• UNSPSC Code: 12352005
• eCl@ss: 39161001
• PubChem Substance ID: 329815362
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: 99%
• form: crystalline
• pH: 9-11 at 100 g/L (23 °C)
• pKa (25 °C): 6.95
• bp: 256 °C (lit.)
• mp: 88-91 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: c1c[nH]cn1
• InChI: 1S/C3H4N2/c1-2-5-3-4-1/h1-3H,(H,4,5)
• InChI key: RAXXELZNTBOGNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Imidazole is a biocompatible molecule that is used as a scaffold for biomimetic applications. It is used as a bioreagent with an ability to hydrogen bond with drugs and proteins. It can be also be used as an additive for the formation of an electrolyte for fuel cell applications.

Excellent for buffers in the range of pH 6.2-7.8

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H314,H360D
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 1B - Skin Corr. 1C
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 293.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 145 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves