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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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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
Specifications
| 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
- P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,3-Dimethylimidazolidin-2-one
RUO – Research Use Only