4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride

Name: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049025

About 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride

4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride is a metabolite or degradation product of Medetomidine carrying the CAS registry number 32673-41-9. The compound has the formula C4H7ClN2O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 134.56 g/mol. Alternative names: Imidazol-4-ylmethanol hydrochloride and Imidazol-4-ylmethanol HCl.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Medetomidine, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Medetomidine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-049025
CAS Number	32673-41-9
IUPAC name	1H-imidazol-5-ylmethanol;hydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₄H₇ClN₂O
Molecular weight	134.56 g/mol
Exact mass	134.0247
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WFNASTYGEKUMIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(NC=N1)CO.Cl
PubChem CID	122926

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 2
TPSA	48.9 Å²
Synonyms	Imidazol-4-ylmethanol hydrochloride, Imidazol-4-ylmethanol HCl, 1H-Imidazole-4-methanol, monohydrochloride, 4-Imidazolemethanol hydrochloride, (1H-Imidazol-4-yl)methanol hydrochloride, 1H-Imidazole-4-ylmethanol hydrochloride, 4(5)-Hydroxymethylimidazole Hydrochloride, 1H-Imidazol-4-ylmethanol hydrochloride, 1H-imidazol-5-ylmethanol hydrochloride, imidazol-5-ylmethanol hydrochloride

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 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride is 32673-41-9. It is also known as Imidazol-4-ylmethanol hydrochloride, Imidazol-4-ylmethanol HCl, 1H-Imidazole-4-methanol, monohydrochloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride?

4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride has the molecular formula C4H7ClN2O and a molecular weight of 134.56 g/mol.

What is 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride used for?

4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Medetomidine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride can I order?

We supply 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride 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 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-(Hydroxymethyl)imidazole Hydrochloride 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.