Chemical Properties
2-Chloro-1H-imidazole is an imidazole compound with the appearance of white to off-white powder to crystal, molecular weight 102.52, melting point 166.0 ~ 170.0 °C, it is sensitive to heat, and is usually stored at 2-8°C. It can be used as an antimicrobial agent in the manufacture of imidazoles.
Uses
2-Chloro-1H-imidazole can be used as an organic reaction reagent for the study of halogenated imidazoles. It is mainly used for chemical and laboratory research use.
Uses
2-Chloroimidazole is used in pharmaceuticals, drug candidates, ligands for transition metal catalysts and other molecular functional materials.
Definition
ChEBI: An imidazole compound having a chloro substituent at the 2-position.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 63, p. 12, 1998
DOI: 10.1021/jo970355+