1H-Imidazole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 17334-09-7]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Imidazoles
• Name: 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxycarbonylimidazole
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₆N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 126.11
• CAS Registry Number: 17334-09-7
• EC Number: 962-504-5

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (43 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.275±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 195.5-196.0 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 262.6±23.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 112.6±22.6 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Kimoto, Hiroshi; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1979, V44(16), P2902-6.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302