2-Methylimidazole CAS 693-98-1

Product name:2-Methylimidazole

CAS:693-98-1

MF:C4H6N2

MW:82.1

EINECS:211-765-7

Density:1.05 g/cm3

Melting point:142-143°C

Boiling point:267-268°C

Packaging:25 kg/bag, 25 kg/drum

Solubility:Difficult to dissolve in ether and cold benzene, easily soluble in water, alcohols and ketones.

2-Methyllimidazole has a wide range of applications in multiple fields, including the following:
Pharmaceutical field:
Drug intermediates: 2-Methyllimidazole is used as the basic structure for synthesizing anti-tumor, antibacterial, and antifungal drugs, with the potential to inhibit tumor cell growth and treat infections.
Drug production: 2-Methyllimidazole, as an intermediate in the production of drugs such as metronidazole and metronidazole, participates in the synthesis of active ingredients in drugs.
Agriculture:
Pesticide intermediates: 2-Methyllimidazole can be used for synthesizing fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators to enhance crop resistance and increase yield.
Food industry:
Food additive: 2-Methyllimidazole is used as a raw material for food additives, such as an antioxidant in cocoa powder, to increase product stability and extend shelf life.
Chemical and materials industry:
Epoxy resin curing agent: 2-Methyllimidazole serves as a curing agent for epoxy resin and other resins, promoting cross-linking reactions between resin molecules and improving the hardness and heat resistance of the resin.
Rubber additive: 2-Methyllimidazole is used in the production of rubber additives to improve the performance of rubber.
Photographic chemical: 2-Methyllimidazole, as a component of photographic chemicals, is involved in the manufacturing of photographic materials.
Textile industry:
Dyeing auxiliary agent: 2-Methyllimidazole can be used as an auxiliary agent for dyeing fiber fabrics, improving the dispersibility and permeability of dyes, and enhancing the dyeing effect.
Electronic industry:
Conductive agent: Due to its good conductivity and thermal stability, 2-Methyllimidazole is used as a conductive agent in electronic devices.
Polymer infrastructure: As the fundamental structure of polymers, 2-Methyllimidazole participates in the manufacturing of electronic materials.
Other areas:
Ionic liquid precursor: 2-Methyllimidazole can be used for preparing ionic liquids as solvents, electrolytes, and catalysts in the chemical industry.
Electrochemical applications: 2-Methyllimidazole can be used as additives in electrolytes or as part of electrode materials in the field of electrochemistry.

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