396105-96-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE
• Synonyms: 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE;2-CHLOROMETHYL-1H-IMIDAZOLE HCL;1H-IMIDAZOLE, 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-, MONOHYDROCHLORIDE;2-(CHLOROMETHLY)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE;2,3-Dihydro-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-γ-oxo-1-(1H)-indolebutanoic acid;4-(5-(Methylsulfonyl)indolin-1-yl)-4-oxobutanoic acid;2-Chloro Methyl IMidazole Hcl;1-(3-Carboxypropanoyl)-2,3-dihydro-5-(methylsulphonyl)-1H-indole, 1-(3-Carboxypropanoyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-yl methyl sulphone
• CAS NO: 396105-96-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H6Cl2N2
• Molecular Weight: 153.01
• Mol File: 396105-96-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 154-156
• Boiling Point: 676.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 363 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.414 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000593mmHg at 25°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE(396105-96-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE(396105-96-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 396105-96-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-imidazole hydrochloride is a chemical compound with the formula C4H5ClN2·HCl. This white crystalline powder is often used as a building block in the synthesis of a variety of drugs and pharmaceuticals. It is a chloromethylated derivative of imidazole, and its hydrochloride salt form provides improved solubility in water. 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE is known for its reactivity as an alkylating agent, and it is commonly used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Furthermore, it is also used as a key intermediate in the production of fungicides and herbicides.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H5ClN2.ClH/c5-3-4-6-1-2-7-4;/h1-2H,3H2,(H,6,7);1H