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E36652

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole

95%

Synonym(s):

EMI-2,4

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10N2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
110.16
Beilstein:
1711
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.5 (lit.)

bp

292-295 °C (lit.)

mp

47-54 °C (lit.)

density

0.975 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCc1nc(C)c[nH]1

InChI

1S/C6H10N2/c1-3-6-7-4-5(2)8-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

ULKLGIFJWFIQFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole can be used as a:
  • cross-linker for epoxy resins to synthesize network polymers with improved thermal resistance and physical properties.
  • curing agent for polysiloxane episulfide resin (PSER).
  • catalyst to promote curing of blends of hyperbranched aromatic epoxy polymer and bisphenol F diglycidyl ether.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

278.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

137 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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