N-Methylimidazole

[616-47-7] C4H6N2 (MW 82.12) 1S/C4H6N2/c1-6-3-2-5-4-6/h2-4H,1H3 InChIKey = MCTWTZJPVLRJOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N (phosphorylation; acylation) Physical Data: bp 195–197 °C; d 1.031 g cm−3. Solubility: usually used in THF, Et2O. Form Supplied in: redistilled liquid (99+%); packed under nitrogen. Analysis of Reagent Purity: the reagent may be analyzed using standard techniques. Purification: dried with sodium metal and then distilled. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: store at 0 °C under dry argon. The compound is harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed, and causes burns.