2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)acetonitrile

• CAT Number: R026985
• CAS Number: 98873-55-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H5N3
• Molecular Weight: 107.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1H-Imidazole-1-acetonitrile; 1-(Cyanomethyl)imidazole; Imidazol-1-ylacetonitrile
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-imidazol-1-ylacetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5N3/c6-1-3-8-4-2-7-5-8/h2,4-5H,3H2
• InChIKey: ZPGCVVBPGQJSPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CN(C=N1)CC#N

2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)acetonitrile(CAT: R026985) is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring an imidazole ring substituted with an acetonitrile group at the 2-position. This structure combines the basic, nitrogen-rich imidazole moiety with a reactive nitrile functional group, making it a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry. It is commonly used in the development of bioactive molecules, including enzyme inhibitors, antifungals, and other therapeutic candidates. The compound serves as a useful scaffold for structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies, offering sites for further chemical modification.