Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS: 56649-47-9)?
Answer
Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 282.34 g/mol. It has a high solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone but is poorly soluble in water. The compound is moderately reactive, showing good stability under acidic conditions and moderate reactivity in basic environments. It is also known to have some reactivity towards nucleophiles.
About
CAS No
56649-47-9
English Name
Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C14H16N2O2
Molecular Weight
244.294 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CN=CN1C(C)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
NPUKDXXFDDZOKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-01 18:39
