2-Phenylimidazole, 98%
2-Phenylimidazole, 98%
2-Phenylimidazole, 98%
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2-Phenylimidazole, 98%

CAS: 670-96-2 | C9H8N2 | 144.18 g/mol
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Catalog number B23858.14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS670-96-2
IUPAC Name2-phenyl-1H-imidazole
Molecular FormulaC9H8N2
InChI KeyZCUJYXPAKHMBAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESN1C=CN=C1C1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)Pale yellow
Melting Point (clear melt)142.0-152.0°C
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
2-Phenylimidazole is used to prepare complex compounds with ruthenium(III) and also as an intermediate for agrochemical, pharmaceutical and specialty products. It also finds its application as a curing agent for epoxy resins and polyurethane.

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Applications
2-Phenylimidazole is used to prepare complex compounds with ruthenium(III) and also as an intermediate for agrochemical, pharmaceutical and specialty products. It also finds its application as a curing agent for epoxy resins and polyurethane.

Solubility
Solubility in methanol (almost transparency).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Nikolova A, Ivanov D, Buyukliev R, et al. Preparation, physicochemical characterization and pharmacological study of novel ruthenium(III) complexes with imidazole and benzimidazole derivatives.Org. Lett.,2001,51(9), 758-62.
  2. Katsuma Hiraki, et al. Preparations and Characterization of Cyclopalladated Complexes of 1-Ethyl-2-phenylimidazole.Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn.,1979,52(9), 2531-2534.