4(5)-CYANOMETHYLIMIDAZOLE

• CAT Number: M082731
• CAS Number: 18502-05-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H5N3
• Molecular Weight: 107.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5N3/c6-2-1-5-3-7-4-8-5/h3-4H,1H2,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: DQZBHUXBFNBJLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(NC=N1)CC#N

4(5)-Cyanomethylimidazole (Cat No.: M082731) is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring an imidazole ring substituted with a cyanomethyl group at either the 4- or 5-position due to tautomeric forms. This white to off-white crystalline solid is used as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical synthesis. The imidazole ring provides nucleophilic and basic properties, while the nitrile group enables further functionalization through hydrolysis, reduction, or cyclization. It is particularly valuable in the design of bioactive molecules, enzyme inhibitors, and heterocyclic frameworks in medicinal chemistry.