Compound Q&A
How is 1H-Imidazol-2-ylmethanol (CAS: 3724-26-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
1H-Imidazol-2-ylmethanol (CAS: 3724-26-3) is synthesized by the condensation of 2-methylimidazole with methanol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like aluminum trichloride. The reaction is carried out at room temperature, and the yield is typically around 70-80%, with good selectivity towards the desired product.
About
CAS No
3724-26-3
English Name
1H-Imidazol-2-ylmethanol
Molecular Formula
C4H6N2O
Molecular Weight
98.1 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CN=C(N1)CO
InChIKey
ZOMATQMEHRJKLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:29
