2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride CAS 2138115-73-6
| CAS No. | 2138115-73-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7ClN2 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride (CAS 2138115-73-6), molecular formula C5H7ClN2HCl and molecular weight 167.03 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C5H7ClN2HCl, 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride contains a nitrile group, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic molecular-ion distribution patterns in mass spectrometry. The molecular weight of 167.03 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.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H7ClN2 HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 167.03 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1997 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |
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- KME-4 (CAS 83677-24-1)
- Peptide Impurity 34 (CAS 21282-09-7)
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