2-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine

CAS: 934-37-2

Ref. 3D-FM139322

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
• Synonyms: Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, 2-Methyl-

Description

2-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine is an aromatic compound that contains a heterocyclic ring with a nitrogen atom in the 1 position. It has been used to produce phosphine gas, which is a trackable chemical agent. Phosphine gas is produced by the reaction of 2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. The reaction produces a solution of sodium hypophosphite and ammonium chloride. This solution can be heated to produce phosphine gas, which has been used as a fumigant for grain storage facilities. Phosphine gas has also been used as an alkylating agent for the production of nitro compounds, such as 3-nitrobenzaldehyde and 2-nitrophenol.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8N2/c1-7-6-10-5-3-2-4-8(10)9-7/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=BZACBBRLMWHCNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cn2ccccc2n1