Description

2,5-Di-tert-Butyl-1H-Imidazole CAS NO 1326759-69-6 is a high-purity, sterically hindered imidazole derivative valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for applications requiring specific steric and electronic properties to modulate reactivity and stability. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring hindered nitrogen heterocycles.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations, leveraging its steric bulk to influence selectivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the imidazole core imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Stabilizer & Additive: Functions as a precursor or component in stabilizers for polymers, helping to prevent degradation under thermal or UV stress.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Coordination Chemistry Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to study metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and novel coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Di-tert-Butyl-1H-Imidazole
CAS No.	1326759-69-6
Molecular Formula	C11H20N2
Molecular Weight	180.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Di-tert-butylimidazole; 2,5-Di-tert-butyl-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2,5-Bis(tert-butyl)imidazole; DTBI; 2,5-Di-tert-butylimidazol; 2,5-Di-t-butylimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Di-tert-Butyl-1H-Imidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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