4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid

4-甲基-1H-咪唑-5-羧酸

Also known as: 5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 5-methyl-3H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 4-methylimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 5-methyl-4-imidazolylcarboxylic acid, 4(5)-methylimidazole-5(4)-carboxylic acid, 4-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Hydrate, 5-methyl-1H-4-carboxylic acid, EINECS 215-944-0

4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid (CAS 1457-59-6) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H6N2O2 and a molecular weight of 126.11300 g/mol. It is also known as 5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 5-methyl-3H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid and 4-methylimidazole-5-carboxylic acid. Key properties include a boiling point of 458.2ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.404g/cm3 and a flash point of 230.9ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
1457-59-6
Jingsj CID
J-1495270-8
Molecular Formula
C5H6N2O2
Chinese Name
4-甲基-1H-咪唑-5-羧酸
Molecular Weight
126.11300 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point458.2ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.404g/cm3
Flash Point230.9ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid?

The CAS number of 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid is 1457-59-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid?

4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid has molecular formula C5H6N2O2 and molecular weight 126.11300 g/mol.

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