1,2-Dimethylimidazole

HCID 15617

Basic information

CAS
1739-84-0
Standard SMILES
Cc1nccn1C
InChIKey
GIWQSPITLQVMSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C5H8N2
Average molar mass
96.13 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
96.06874826

Overview

1,2-dimethylimidazole is a member of imidazoles.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
1,2-Dimethylimidazole
IUPAC
1,2-dimethylimidazole
English name
1,2-Dimethylimidazole
Molecular formula
C5H8N2
Molecular weight
96.13

Names & synonyms

1,2-Dimethylimidazole1739-84-01H-Imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl-Q41BC3GRJBNSC-111174DTXSID2061939RefChem:411784DTXCID3035551217-101-21,2-Dimethyl-1H-imidazoleImidazole, 1,2-dimethyl-N,2-Dimethylimidazole
Show more names
DiMethyliMidazole1,2-dimethyl-1h-imidazol39-41℃1,2-DimethyLLupragen DMILUPRAGEN(R) DMIAKOS BBS-00004287
MFCD00005294NSC 1111741,2-dimethylimidazol1,2-Dimethylimidazole, >98%1H-Imidazole, dimethyl-EINECS 217-101-2UNII-Q41BC3GRJBNSC111174

Database identifiers

CAS
1739-84-0
PubChem CID
15617
DTXSID
DTXSID2061939
ChEBI
CHEBI:190967
UNII
Q41BC3GRJB
EC Number
217-101-2
Nikkaji
J132.800J

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
0.4
Topological polar surface area
17.8 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
7

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesNitrogen Compounds -> Imidazoles
DrugsPharmaceuticals -> Listed in ZINC15
SpringerMaterials Properties15N nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum
Density1.084 @25 °C
Boiling Point204 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Vapor Pressure1 [mm Hg] @20 °C

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
37 · 37-39 °C (lit.)
Boiling point
204 °C · 204 °C (lit.)
Density
1.084 g/mL · 1.084 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure
1 mm · 1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index
1.5 · 1.5000 (estimate)
Flash point
198 °F · 198 °F

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 6 items

Danger

H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Danger

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P354+P338, P317, P318, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: 1H-Imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl-

1H-Imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1H-Imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 05-05-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/11565

1,2-Dimethylimidazole: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryCauses tremor and convulsions in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant (may cause eye injury); Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Hazard Classes and Categories · 3 items

Acute Tox. 4 (100%)

Acute toxicity - category 4

Acute Tox. 4 *

Safety & protection

Protective Action Criteria (PAC) · 3 items

3.9 [mg/m3]

43 [mg/m3]

260 [mg/m3]

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
NI4838854
ridadr
UN 3263 8/PG 2
hs_code
29332990

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

U.S. Production2023: 1,000,000 - <2,500,000 lb
Consumer UsesCatalyst
Industry UsesNot Known or Reasonably Ascertainable
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

1H-Imidazole, 1,2-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Applications · 3 items

Uses1,2-Dimethylimidazole is used in the synthesis of 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-butylimidazoliumchloride and 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-propylimidazolium chloride. It also can be used in the synthesis of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride and hexafluorophosphate salts.

Uses1,2-Dimethylimidazole was used in the synthesis of 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-butylimidazoliumchloride and 1,2-dimethyl-3-n-propylimidazolium chloride. It was also used in the synthesis of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride and hexafluorophosphate salts.

General Description1,2-Dimethylimidazole reacts with copper(II) tetraacetate to yield cis-bis(acetato)bis(1,2-dimethylimidazole) copper(II) complex. It undergoes Menschutkin reaction with benzyl bromide to yield 3-benzyl-1,2-dimethylimidazolium bromide and kinetics of reaction was studied in various ionic liquids and molecular organic solvents.

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Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: 1,2-dimethylimidazole is a member of imidazoles.

Related reactions

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