(5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methanol

4-羟甲基-5-甲基咪唑

Also known as: 4-Hydroxymethyl-5-methylimidazole, 5-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-methanol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyl-1H-imidazole, 5-Hydroxymethyl-4-methylimidazole, 5-Methyl-4-hydroxymethylimidazole, 1H-Imidazole-4-methanol, 5-methyl-, 1H-Imidazole-5-methanol, 4-methyl-, 4(5)-methyl-5(4)-(hydroxymethyl)imidazole, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methylimidazole base, 5-methyl-1h-imidazole-4-methano, Imidazole-4-methanol,5-methyl

(5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methanol (CAS 29636-87-1) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8N2O and a molecular weight of 112.130 g/mol. It is also known as 4-Hydroxymethyl-5-methylimidazole, 5-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-methanol and 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyl-1H-imidazole. Key properties include a melting point of 136°C, a boiling point of 389.1±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 189.1±23.7 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
29636-87-1
Jingsj CID
J-1336830-4
Molecular Formula
C5H8N2O
Chinese Name
4-羟甲基-5-甲基咪唑
Molecular Weight
112.130 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point136°C
Boiling Point389.1±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point189.1±23.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methanol?

The CAS number of (5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methanol is 29636-87-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methanol?

(5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methanol has molecular formula C5H8N2O and molecular weight 112.130 g/mol.

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