Product name: N-Methylimidazole
Synonyms: NMI
1-Methylimidazole
1MI
CAS NO.: 616-47-7
Formula: C4H6N2
Molecular Structure:
Application
1. N-Methylimidazole is a kind of polyurethane catalysts especially for rigid, semi-rigid, slabstock flexible and so on.
2. N-Methylimidazole is the precursor for the synthesis of imidazolium ionic liquid.
3. N-Methylimidazole can also be used as the herbicide, fungicides and so on in agricultural industry.
4. N-Methylimidazole is the accelerator of epoxy resin, such as sealant.
5. N-Methylimidazole can be used in the production of foundry resins.
Specification
| Properties | Standard Grade | Refined Grade |
| Characteristic | Colorless to yellowish liquid | Colorless to yellowish liquid |
| Purity (by GC) | 99.0% min | 99.5% min |
| Water content (by K.F.) | 0.5% max | 0.2% max |
Packaging
Available in 25kg/drum, 200kg/drum, 1000kg/IBC packing or customers’ requirement.
Storage
N-Methylimidazole should be stored in dry, cool, sealed conditions, avoid contact with acids and oxidants. Once opened the package, please use it up, if don’t, keep the rest sealed. Keep product away from air and water. It may cause the water content increase or the color darken if exposed to the air. The shelf life is 1 year.
