2-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-ol CAS 18994-70-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18994-70-2
Molecular FormulaC6H10N2O
Molecular Weight126.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-ol CAS 18994-70-2 chemical structure

Description

2-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-ol (CAS 18994-70-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H10N2O and a molecular weight of 126.16 g/mol.

Owing to an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-ol is typically white to pale yellow liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 126.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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), 2-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-ol 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 FormulaC6H10N2O
Molecular Weight126.16 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.)1962
Nitrogen Atoms2

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