Description

2-(2-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethanol is a versatile imidazole derivative that serves as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an imidazole ring and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of modern fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce imidazole functionality into polymers, enhancing properties like thermal stability, adhesion, or biological activity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in specialty formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal and synthetic chemists in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethanol
CAS No.	3715-96-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2O
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-ethylimidazole; 2-(2-Ethylimidazol-1-yl)ethanol; 2-Ethyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-imidazole; 2-Ethyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazole; NSC 523773; Ethanol, 2-(2-ethyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-ethyl-
EINECS	223-063-8

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request 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	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.