Substance profile
1,2-Dimethylimidazole
1,2-Dimethylimidazole: liquid; Other Solid.
01 · Identification
What 1,2-Dimethylimidazole is
1,2-Dimethylimidazole: liquid; Other Solid. Its molecular formula is C5H8N2 and its molecular weight is 96.13 g/mol. It boils at 204 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P280, P301, P302, P305, P310, P312, P313, P330, P332, P338, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
1,2-Dimethylimidazole properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 204 °C (399.2 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC |
| Density | 1.084 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
| Vapor pressure | 1 mmHg | at 20 °C | DOE PAC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.