Dimethyl 4,5-imidazoledicarboxylate

CAS NO.：3304-70-9
Empirical Formula: C7H8N2O4
Molecular Weight: 184.15
MDL number: MFCD00051338
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:43:47

What is Dimethyl 4,5-imidazoledicarboxylate?

Chemical properties

white to light brown fine crystalline powder

The Uses of Dimethyl 4,5-imidazoledicarboxylate

Dimethyl 1H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate is an intermediate used to prepare hedgehog signaling pathway inhibitors as antitumor agents. It is also used to synthesize imidazo[4,5-e][1,3]diazepine-4,8-diones with anti-hepatitis B and C virus activities in vitro.

Properties of Dimethyl 4,5-imidazoledicarboxylate

Melting point:	207-212 °C
Boiling point:	318.08°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.4540 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5200 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Fine Crystalline Powder
pka	8.41±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to light brown
CAS DataBase Reference	3304-70-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Dimethyl 4,5-imidazole-dicarboxylate(3304-70-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	1H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester (3304-70-9)

Safety information for Dimethyl 4,5-imidazoledicarboxylate

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 H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.