Description

1H-Imidazole is a vital heterocyclic aromatic organic compound, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it an indispensable intermediate for creating pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This high-purity material is essential for research and industrial applications where precise molecular architecture and reliable performance are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Core scaffold for synthesizing a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antifungal, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Key precursor in the manufacture of modern herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile ligand for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and material science.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Used in the synthesis of imidazolium-based ionic liquids for green chemistry applications and electrolytes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, thermal stability, and biocompatibility.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a buffer component and a mimic of histidine residues in enzymatic studies and protein chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazole
CAS No.	2223050-84-6
Molecular Formula	C3H4N2
Molecular Weight	68.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Imidazole; 1,3-Diazole; Glyoxaline; Imidazolidine; 1H-Imidazole; Imidazole, 1H-; Miazole; Pyrro[b]monazole
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Quality Control

Our 1H-Imidazole is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	89 - 91 °C
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.