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2-Methylimidazole

2 Methylimidazole is an organic compound white or colorless solid that is highly soluble in polar organic solvents and water.
Part number
RXSOL-60-6910-050
Brand
RXSOL
RXSOL

Overview

2-Methylimidazole is an organic compound that is structurally related to imidazole with the chemical formula CH₃C₃H₂N₂H. It is a white or colorless solid that is highly soluble in polar organic solvents and water. It is a precursor to a range of drugs and is a ligand in coordination chemistry.

Technical specifications

Physical Properties:

Melting Point  142-143 °C lit.
Boiling Point  267-268 °C lit.
Density 1.0500  rough estimate
Vapour pressure  <1 mm Hg ( 0 °C
Refractive index 1.4970  estimate
Flash Point 155 °C
Solublity 780g/l
Storage temprature  2-8°C
pKa 14.44±0.10 Predicted
Form Crystalline Powder
Colour White to light yellow
PH 10.5-11.5
Solublity Soluble in water and ethanol

Applications

2-Methylimidazole is used as a raw material for the preparation of nitroimidazole antibiotics, which is useful in combat anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections. It acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. 

Dosage and directions

It is also employed as a hardener or accelerator for epoxy resin and auxiliary agent for textile dyes. 

Characteristics and notes

Further, it acts as a catalyst for refolding of enhanced colored fluorescent protein. It is also useful as a building block in the synthesis of biologically active compounds. In addition to this, it is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate such as metronidazole and dimetridazole.

Safety and SDS

Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.

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Porduct Name               2-Methylimidazole
Part Number   RXSOL-60-6910-050

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
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Chemical Name                 Cas No                        EC No              Whight                          Formula                   
2-Methylimidazole 693-98-1 211-765-7 82,10 g/mol C4H6N2
Signal Word  Danger
Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility
Precautionary statements   P260 Do not breathe dust. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.everal minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard      Statements None
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher
General advice First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled After inhalation fresh air. Call in physician.
Eye Contact  After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Skin Contact   In case of skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  No data available
Suitable extinguishing media  Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Carbon oxides Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire
Further information Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Advice for firefighters Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Reference to other sections    For disposal see section 13.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 
Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Advice on   safe handling Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Storage conditions Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1C: Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Specific end     use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Protective clothing.
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Respiratory protection
Required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2 The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented
Control of    environmental exposure Do not let product enter drains.
Physical state Powder
Colour White 
Odour Odorless
Odor Threshold No data available
pH No data available
Melting Point 142 - 143 °C - lit.
Boiling Point 267 - 268 °C - lit.
Flash Point No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Vapour pressure 0,011 hPa at 50 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104                                    
Viscosity No data available
Density 1,09 g/cm3 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Relative Density 1,096 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Partition coefficient Log Pow: 0,22 at 25 °C - OECD Test Guideline 107 - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 267 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
Particle characteristics No data available 
Reactivity                        The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.
Chemical stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) 
Possibility of hazardous reactions Exothermic reaction with: Acid chlorides Acid anhydrides Strong oxidizing agents acids
Conditions to avoid No data available                                                                                 
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: see section 5
Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 1.500 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401) Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 1.500 mg/kg (ATE value derived from LD50/LC50 value) Inhalation: No data available LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result: Corrosive after 1 to 4 hours of exposure - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye      damage/irritation Eyes - Rabbit Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 405
Respiratory or skin  sensitization  Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse negative (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ cell        mutagenicity  Test Type: Ames test Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Mouse Application Route: Intraperitoneal Method: OECD Test Guideline 474 Result: negative Test Type: dominant lethal test Species: Mouse Application Route: Intraperitoneal Method: OECD Test
Reproductive toxicity  May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity - single      exposure
No data available
Additional Information The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. RTECS: NI7175000 burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranesand upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Persistence and degradability Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 67 % - Readily biodegrable
Toxicity to fish  Static test LC50 - Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - 190 mg/l - 96 h (DIN 38412) static test NOEC - Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - 100 mg/l - 96 h (DIN 38412)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 200 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to bacteria  Static test EC50 - Pseudomonas putida - 459,9 mg/l - 7 h (DIN 38 412 Part 8)
Toxicity to algae Static test ErC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 256,3 mg/l - 72 h (DIN 38412)
Mobility in soil No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting       properties Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects No data available
Waste treatment      Method No data available
UN number ADR/RID:3259 IMDG:3259 IATA:3259
UN proper shipping name  ADR/RID:AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (2-Methylimidazole) IMDG:AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (2-Methylimidazole) IATA:AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (2-Methylimidazole) 
Transport hazard class(es)      ADR/RID:8 IMDG:8 IATA:8
Packaging group ADR/RID:III IMDG:III IATA:III
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:No IMDG:No IATA:No
Special precautions for user Tunnel restriction code  (E)    
Further information No data available    
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Other regulations Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
Other Information

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the  best information   currently  available  to us.  However,   we   make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and  weassume  no liability resulting from its use. Users should make  their  own  investigations  to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International  has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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