Description

1-Methyl-2-Isopropyl-Imidazole is a versatile, high-purity heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its strong basicity and nucleophilic character, making it an efficient catalyst and ligand for polymerization and pharmaceutical intermediate production. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole cores.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as an efficient catalyst and co-catalyst in the production of polyurethanes, polyesters, and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a nitrogen-donor ligand for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Functions as a latent curing agent or accelerator in high-performance epoxy resin systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a strong organic base in various deprotonation and condensation reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Component: Used in the synthesis of novel ionic liquids for green chemistry and separation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-2-Isopropyl-Imidazole
CAS No.	22509-02-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropyl-1-methylimidazole; 1-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-1H-imidazole; 2-Isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazole; 1-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)imidazole; 2-(1-Methylethyl)-1-methylimidazole; N-Methyl-2-isopropylimidazole; Imidazole, 1-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-2-Isopropyl-Imidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4780 - 1.4820
Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970 g/mL

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