1-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole CAS 81769-69-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.81769-69-9
Molecular FormulaC5H5F3N2
Molecular Weight150.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole CAS 81769-69-9 chemical structure

Description

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

CATO supplies 1-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole (CAS 81769-69-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H5F3N2, MW 150.10 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 1-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole (C5H5F3N2) contains a nitrile group, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 150.10 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole 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 FormulaC5H5F3N2
Molecular Weight150.10 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1980
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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