2-tert-Butyl-1H-imidazole
[CAS# 36947-69-0]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Imidazoles
• Name: 2-tert-Butyl-1H-imidazole
• Synonyms: 2-tert-Butylimidazole
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂N₂
• Molecular Weight: 124.18
• CAS Registry Number: 36947-69-0
• EC Number: 807-009-6

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (26 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.972±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 176-178 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 258.5±9.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 115.6±5.1 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Giesemann, Heinz; Chemische Berichte 1960, V93, P576-83.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302