Description

2-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring a reactive imidazole pendant group. This bifunctional structure is critical for synthesizing advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as pH-responsiveness, bioadhesion, and metal-ion complexation. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and formulators in the pharmaceutical, biomedical device, and specialty coatings industries for developing smart materials and functional surfaces.

Application

• Functional Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for creating pH-responsive or "smart" hydrogels and copolymers used in controlled drug delivery systems.
• Biomedical Materials: Used to impart bioadhesive properties or biocompatibility to polymers for contact lenses, wound dressings, and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Metal Chelating Resins: Serves as a precursor for resins designed to selectively bind and remove heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater or for catalysis.
• Surface Modification: Employed in the synthesis of surface-grafted polymers to modify the wettability, adhesion, or anti-fouling characteristics of materials.
• Advanced Coatings: Incorporated into specialty coating formulations to enhance durability, corrosion resistance, or to create self-healing properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a derivatization agent or to prepare stationary phases for chromatography that interact with specific analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	62037-81-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-methyl-2-propenoate; 2-(Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methacrylate; Methacrylic acid 2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl ester; 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl imidazole; IEM; 1-Vinylimidazole methacrylate derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl Methacrylate is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive R&D and production applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and advanced material development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 250 ppm

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