1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazole

CAS NO.：13750-62-4
Empirical Formula: C11H12N2
Molecular Weight: 172.23
MDL number: MFCD00010637
EINECS: 237-333-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:21:01

What is 1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazole?

Chemical properties

clear light yellow to amber liquid

The Uses of 1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazole

1-Benzyl-2-methylimidazole may be employed as catalyst to investigate the effect of catalysts on the curing reaction of the biphenyl epoxy (4,4′-diglycidyloxy-3,3′,5,5′-tetramethyl biphenyl)dicyclopentadiene type phenolic resin system.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 383, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01170a002

General Description

1-Benzyl-2-methylimidazole is a nitrogen heterocycle and forms mixed ligand Pt(II) complexes. 1-Benzyl-2-methylimidazole on treatement with ammonia and sodium yields 2-methylimidazole. Deposition of plasma-polymerized 1-benzyl-2-methylimidazole (PPBMI) thin films onto glass substrates by glow discharge technique have been reported.

Properties of 1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazole

Melting point:	57°C
Boiling point:	125-127 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.105 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5645(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
pka	7.54±0.31(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Yellow
Water Solubility	insoluble
CAS DataBase Reference	13750-62-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-1-(phenylmethyl)-(13750-62-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-1-(phenylmethyl)- (13750-62-4)

Safety information for 1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.