(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanethiol CAS 135919-91-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.135919-91-4
Molecular FormulaC5H8N2S
Molecular Weight128.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanethiol CAS 135919-91-4 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C5H8N2S, (1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanethiol contains a nitrile group, sulfur-containing functionality; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 128.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies (1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanethiol (CAS 135919-91-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8N2S, MW 128.20 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanethiol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8N2S
Molecular Weight128.20 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1995
Nitrogen Atoms2
Sulfur Atoms1

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