1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone is used as a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. It is used as a substitute solvent for toxic hexamethylphosphoramide. It finds application in detergents, dyestuffs, electronic materials and in the manufacture of polymers. It is involved in the preparation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene. Further, it is utilized as a solvent during alfa-regioselective prenylation of imines. In addition to this, it constitutes the mobile phase during size-exclusion chromatographic analysis of cellulose.

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Applications
1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone is used as a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. It is used as a substitute solvent for toxic hexamethylphosphoramide. It finds application in detergents, dyestuffs, electronic materials and in the manufacture of polymers. It is involved in the preparation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene. Further, it is utilized as a solvent during alfa-regioselective prenylation of imines. In addition to this, it constitutes the mobile phase during size-exclusion chromatographic analysis of cellulose.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and phosphorus halides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 80-73-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H10N2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00003188
• InChI Key: CYSGHNMQYZDMIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, n,n'-dimethylethyleneurea, dimethyl imidazolidinone, n,n'-dimethylimidazolidinone, 1,3-dimethylimidazolidone, rhonite 1, dmeu, karbomos tsem, 2-imidazolidinone, 1,3-dimethyl, 1,3-dimethylethyleneurea
• PubChem CID: 6661
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one
• SMILES: CN1CCN(C)C1=O

• Melting Point: 8°C
• Density: 1.058
• Boiling Point: 224°C to 226°C
• Flash Point: 93°C (199°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.472
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2810
• Beilstein: 108808
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,3249
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 114.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H318-H361-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312-H315-H319-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	201-304-8
RTECSNumber	NJ0660000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only