4-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride CAS 59022-78-5
| CAS No. | 59022-78-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7ClN2 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
CATO supplies 4-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride (CAS 59022-78-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H7ClN2HCl, MW 167.03 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C5H7ClN2HCl, 4-(chloromethyl)-2-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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride 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 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.) | 1973 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |
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