CAS 3724-26-3
:1H-Imidazole-2-methanol
Description:
1H-Imidazole-2-methanol, with the CAS number 3724-26-3, is an organic compound characterized by its imidazole ring structure, which is a five-membered heterocyclic compound containing two nitrogen atoms. This substance features a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) attached to the second carbon of the imidazole ring, contributing to its unique properties. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its state at room temperature. The presence of the hydroxymethyl group enhances its solubility in polar solvents, making it useful in various chemical reactions and applications, including as a building block in organic synthesis and potential pharmaceutical intermediates. Additionally, 1H-Imidazole-2-methanol exhibits basic properties due to the nitrogen atoms in the imidazole ring, allowing it to participate in proton transfer reactions. Its reactivity and functional groups make it a valuable compound in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry, where it may play roles in enzyme catalysis and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
Formula:C4H6N2O
InChI:InChI=1S/C4H6N2O/c7-3-4-5-1-2-6-4/h1-2,7H,3H2,(H,5,6)
InChI key:InChIKey=ZOMATQMEHRJKLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)C=1NC=CN1
Synonyms:- (1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Methanol
- 1H-Imidazol-2-ylmethanol
- 2-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole
- 2-Hydroxymethyl-1H-imidazole
- Imidazole-2-methanol
- Imidazole-2-methanol(7CI,8CI)
- 1H-Imidazole-2-methanol
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Found 3 products.
(1H-IMIDAZOL-2-YL)-METHANOL
CAS:Formula:C4H6N2OPurity:98%Color and Shape:SolidMolecular weight:98.10322-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-imidazole
CAS:<p>2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-imidazole</p>Purity:97%Molecular weight:98.10g/mol
