(2-Mercapto-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanol

(2-巯基-1-甲基-1H-咪唑-5-基)甲醇

Also known as: 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazole-2-thione, 1-Methyl-2-mercapto-5-hydroxymethylimidazole, 2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole-5-methanol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-thione, (1-Methyl-2-mercaptoimidazol-5-yl)methanol, (3-Methyl-2-sulfanyl-1H-3lambda5-imidazol-4-yl)methanol

(2-Mercapto-1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanol (CAS 143122-18-3) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8N2OS and a molecular weight of 144.19500 g/mol. It is also known as 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazole-2-thione and 1-Methyl-2-mercapto-5-hydroxymethylimidazole. Key properties include a melting point of 223-226ºC, a boiling point of 258.9ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.39g/cm3 and a flash point of 110.4ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

143122-18-3

Jingsj CID

J-1320407-7

Molecular Formula

C₅H₈N₂OS

Chinese Name

(2-巯基-1-甲基-1H-咪唑-5-基)甲醇

Molecular Weight

144.19500 g/mol

Category

Pharma Intermediates

Last updated

8/21/2026