Ethyl imidazole - Names and Identifiers
Ethyl imidazole - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H8N2
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| Molar Mass | 96.13042 |
Ethyl imidazole - Introduction
Ethyl imidazole is an organic compound with a chemical formula of C, H, N, containing an imidazole ring and an Ethyl group in the structure. Its nature is as follows:
1. Appearance: Ethyl imidazole is a white solid with no odor.
2. Solubility: Ethyl imidazole is soluble in water, ethanol, acetone and other polar solvents, insoluble in non-polar solvents such as n-heptane, benzene and so on.
3. Stability: Ethyl imidazole is relatively stable and is not easy to decompose at room temperature.
The main uses of Ethyl imidazole are as follows:
1. Chemical reaction catalyst: Ethyl imidazole can be used as a complex catalyst in organic synthesis to promote the progress of chemical reactions.
2. Electrolyte additive: Ethyl imidazole can be used in the electrolyte of electronic devices such as lithium-ion batteries to improve battery performance.
3. Flame retardant: Ethyl imidazole can be used as a flame retardant for polymers to improve the fire resistance of materials.
The preparation methods of Ethyl imidazole mainly include the following:
1. Reaction of ethanol and imidazole: ethanol and imidazole are reacted under alkaline conditions to generate Ethyl imidazole.
2. Ethylene and imidazole reaction: Ethylene and imidazole are reacted at high temperature and treated with acid to obtain Ethyl imidazole.
The safety information for Ethyl imidazole is as follows:
1 Toxicity: Ethyl imidazole generally does not have obvious toxicity to the human body, but long-term and high-dose exposure may have an impact on health, should avoid inhalation, contact with skin and ingestion.
2. Combustibility: Ethyl imidazole is a flammable substance and should avoid contact with open flames and high temperature substances.
3. Storage Note: Ethyl imidazole should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from fire and oxidizing agents.
Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15