2-Methylimidazole

• CAT Number: R056545
• CAS Number: 693-98-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H6N2
• Molecular Weight: 82.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1H-2-Methylimidazole; 2-Methyl-1H-imidazole; 2MZ; 2MZ-H; 2MZ-PW; Actiron 2MI; Curezol 2MZ; Curezol 2MZ-P; Denka CN 25; Epicure MI 2; Epikure MI 2; Imicure AMI 2; NSC 21394
• Storage: Desiccate at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-1H-imidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6N2/c1-4-5-2-3-6-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChIKey: LXBGSDVWAMZHDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC=CN1

2-Methylimidazole(CAT: R056545) is a heterocyclic organic compound with the formula C₄H₆N₂, featuring an imidazole ring substituted by a methyl group at the 2-position. It is a versatile intermediate in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and epoxy resin curing agents. In drug synthesis, it serves as a building block for antifungal agents, cardiovascular drugs, and enzyme inhibitors. Industrially, 2-methylimidazole is widely used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins, offering improved thermal stability and mechanical strength in coatings, adhesives, and composites. Its high reactivity, stability, and compatibility with diverse chemical systems make it a valuable reagent in both laboratory research and large-scale manufacturing.