20075-29-0

Usage

Structure

A derivative of imidazole, a five-membered heterocyclic ring with two nitrogen atoms.

Industrial applications

Corrosion inhibitor, solvent for polymers, stabilizer for photographic emulsions, synthesis of pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.

Physical properties

Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.

Flammability

Flammable.

Handling precautions

Handle with care and store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition.

Upstream product

• 288-32-4 1H-imidazole 
• 78-76-2 s-butyl bromide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Activated carbon as a catalyst for the synthesis of N-alkylimidazoles and imidazolium ionic liquids

An activated carbon Norit RX3 has been treated with acids (sulphuric, nitric and sulphonitric mixture). The modified activated carbons have been characterized by elemental analysis, point of zero charge, N2 adsorption, XPS and FTIR. The solids obtained have been used as acidic heterogeneous catalyst in the reaction between imidazole and haloalkanes. The reaction with 1-bromobutane yields an ionic liquid, N,N-di-n-butyl-imidazolium bromide (1). Reaction with 2-bromobutane and 1-chlorohexane yields the corresponding N-alkyl-imidazoles (2) and (3). Sulphuric acid treated carbon is the most active catalyst.