Aure Chemical Delivers Reliable 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazole (CAS 1615-14-1) at Consistent Quality
1-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazole is a functionalized imidazole derivative that combines the reactive nitrogen of the heterocycle with a primary alcohol handle, making it an effective linker in multi-step syntheses. The hydroxyethyl group allows straightforward further derivatization while preserving the imidazole core for coordination or biological activity. Aure Chemical provides this intermediate with the batch-to-batch consistency required by medicinal chemistry and fine chemical teams.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 1615-14-1 |
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| EC No. | 216-565-3 |
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| Linear Formula | C5H8N2O |
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| Molecular Weight | 112.13 |
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| Appearance | White to light yellow solid |
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| Melting Point (°C) | 36-40 (lit.) |
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| Boiling point (°C) | 115 (lit.) |
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| Density (g/mL at 20–25 °C) | 1.15 (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Soluble in water and common organic solvents |
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| Storage Conditions | Sealed in dry, Room Temperature |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as a bifunctional building block that introduces both the imidazole ring and a hydroxyethyl tether in straightforward alkylation or acylation sequences.
Heterocyclic synthesis: Enables construction of complex imidazole-containing heterocycles used in bioactive molecule design and coordination chemistry.
Pharmaceutical intermediate: Acts in the preparation of imidazole-based active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug candidates requiring nitrogen heterocycles with polar side chains.
Laboratory research: Widely applied in medicinal chemistry programs exploring imidazole scaffolds and ligand development.
Process development: Supports scalable synthetic routes and custom synthesis projects where reliable performance of the hydroxyethyl-imidazole motif is essential.
Advantages of Sourcing from Aure Chemical
Consistent product quality: High purity specifications confirmed by routine quality control testing to meet the demands of heterocyclic synthesis and fine chemical production.
Stable global supply: Established logistics channels ensure dependable delivery for research, pilot-scale, and production quantities with minimal lead-time variability.
SDS and COA support: Standard product documentation including SDS and COA is provided promptly for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Packaging and technical service: Solid-compatible options including 1 kg/5 kg/25 kg fiber drum with PE liner and customized packaging upon request, backed by responsive technical assistance.
