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BASF 1-MI 1-Methylimidazole

BASF 1-MI 1-Methylimidazole is a high-purity heterocyclic amine catalyst and ligand from BASF’s specialty chemicals portfolio. Widely used in epoxy curing resins pharmaceutical synthesis and metal coordination chemistry it offers excellent nucleophilicity thermal stability and solubility in organic media. This premium-grade reagent ensures consistent performance in demanding industrial and R&D applications.
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Features Of BASF 1-MI 1-Methylimidazole

  1. High-purity synthesis-grade material with ≥99.5% assay, ensuring consistent reactivity in catalytic and pharmaceutical processes.

  2. Excellent thermal and chemical stability under standard handling and storage conditions.

  3. Strong nucleophilicity and basicity (pKa of conjugate acid ≈ 7.0), enabling efficient activation in ring-opening and alkylation reactions.

  4. Low volatility and favorable solubility profile in common polar aprotic solvents (e.g., DMF, acetonitrile, THF).

  5. Manufactured under BASF’s stringent quality control system compliant with ISO 9001 and REACH regulations.

Typical Applications Of BASF 1-MI 1-Methylimidazole

  1. Catalyst and ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).

  2. Co-catalyst and proton scavenger in epoxy resin curing systems for high-performance composites and coatings.

  3. Building block for synthesizing ionic liquids, particularly imidazolium-based electrolytes.

  4. Intermediate in the production of agrochemicals and fine pharmaceuticals, including antifungal agents and kinase inhibitors.

  5. Additive in photoresist formulations to modulate acid generation and dissolution kinetics in semiconductor lithography.

Specifications Of BASF 1-MI 1-Methylimidazole

Chemical TypeHeterocyclic amine / N-substituted imidazole
Product FormLiquid at room temperature
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay (GC)≥99.5%
Water Content (KF)≤0.1 wt%
Density (20 °C)1.03–1.05 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n²⁰D)1.495–1.505
Storage ConditionsStore under inert atmosphere at 15–25 °C, protected from moisture and light


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