Description

1-Cyanoethyl-2-Methylimidazole is a versatile and reactive imidazole derivative that serves as a critical building block and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a cyanoethyl group and an imidazole ring, makes it an essential intermediate for creating high-performance polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop products with enhanced stability and specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing imidazole cores.
• Polymerization Catalyst & Co-monomer: Used as a catalyst in polyurethane and epoxy resin production, and as a functional monomer to introduce imidazole groups into polymer chains for improved thermal and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in coatings, adhesives, and sealants to enhance crosslink density and final material properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metals, especially in industrial cooling systems and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions, to construct complex heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyanoethyl-2-Methylimidazole
CAS No.	23996-57-8
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3
Molecular Weight	135.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-(2-cyanoethyl)imidazole; 1-(2-Cyanoethyl)-2-methylimidazole; 2-Methyl-1H-imidazole-1-propionitrile; CEMI; 2-Methylimidazole-1-propionitrile; 1H-Imidazole-1-propionitrile, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-1-imidazolepropionitrile
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyanoethyl-2-Methylimidazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity profiling, and identification, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (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.