Compound Q&A
What is 2-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS: 1457-58-5)?
Answer
2-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS: 1457-58-5) is a organic compound with the formula C5H7NO2. It is a weak organic base with a pKa of about 6. It is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and as a reagent in organic chemistry.
About
CAS No
1457-58-5
English Name
2-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H6N2O2
Molecular Weight
126.11499999999997 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC=C(N1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
DTUIYOVMTFYCBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-21 14:47
