Description

1-tert-Butyl-2-Imidazolidinone is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a urea-like imidazolidinone core with a bulky tert-butyl substituent. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structural motif can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones or as a functional modifier to alter material properties like thermal stability or solubility.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex molecules for electronics, dyes, and other high-value chemical products.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl-2-Imidazolidinone
CAS No.	92075-16-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2O
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(tert-Butyl)imidazolidin-2-one; 2-Imidazolidinone, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; N-tert-Butylimidazolidinone; 1-tert-Butylimidazolidin-2-one; N-(tert-Butyl)ethyleneurea; 1-(tert-Butyl)-2-imidazolidinone; tert-Butylimidazolidinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyl-2-Imidazolidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment 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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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