1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%

About 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%

1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid is an imidazole derivative carrying the CAS registry number 41716-18-1 with a typical assay of 97%. Its molecular formula is C5H6N2O2 and its molecular weight is 126.11 g/mol. Alternative names: 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid and 1-methyl-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid.

The material typically appears as white to yellow powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 247 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-012134
CAS Number	41716-18-1
IUPAC name	1-methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₆N₂O₂
Molecular weight	126.11 g/mol
Exact mass	126.0429
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29399900
InChIKey	WZTRQGJMMHMFGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN1C=C(N=C1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	541509

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to yellow powder or crystals
Melting point	247 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	55.1 Å²
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-methyl-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-Methyl-4-imidazolecarboxylic Acid, methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%, 1-methyl-4-imidazole-carboxylic acid, 1-methyl-4-imidazolic acid, 1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-carboxylic acid, 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylicacid, 1-methyl-1h-imidazole-4carboxylic acid, Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-methyl-, 1-methyl-1h-imadazole-4-carboxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% is 41716-18-1. It is also known as 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-methyl-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-Methyl-4-imidazolecarboxylic Acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%?

1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% has the molecular formula C5H6N2O2 and a molecular weight of 126.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% can I order?

We supply 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% in (97%) grade, in 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.