(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)(1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanone

• CAT Number: R072922
• CAS Number: 91874-85-0
• PubChem Substance ID: 15743057
• Molecular Formula: C12H12N2O
• Molecular Weight: 200.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2,3-dimethylphenyl)-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H12N2O/c1-8-4-3-5-10(9(8)2)12(15)11-6-13-7-14-11/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,13,14)
• InChIKey: RXMJMOMMINVJMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(=C1C)C(=O)C2=CN=CN2

(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)(1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanone(CAT: R072922) is a heteroaryl ketone that combines an imidazole ring with a dimethyl-substituted phenyl group via a central ketone linkage. This compound is valuable in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry due to its bioactive imidazole moiety, which is commonly found in enzyme inhibitors, antifungals, and other pharmaceuticals. The 2,3-dimethylphenyl group adds hydrophobic character and steric bulk, influencing molecular interactions and biological activity. Its ketone functionality allows for further derivatization or conjugation.