Description

1-Methyl-2-(Methylthio)Imidazole is a versatile sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an imidazole core and a methylthio substituent, makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with imidazole-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, photographic chemicals, and other high-value specialty compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for developing polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-2-(Methylthio)Imidazole
CAS No.	14486-52-3
Molecular Formula	C5H8N2S
Molecular Weight	128.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)-1-methylimidazole; 1-Methyl-2-methylthioimidazole; 1-Methyl-2-(methylsulfanyl)-1H-imidazole; 2-Methylmercapto-1-methylimidazole; NSC 403697; 1-Methyl-2-(methylmercapto)imidazole; 1-Methylimidazole-2-thiol methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-2-(Methylthio)Imidazole is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other relevant global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.