1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole

1-(2-羟乙基)咪唑

Also known as: 1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethanol, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-IMIDAZOLE, 2-(1-IMIDAZOLYL)ETHANOL, 2-imidazol-1-ylethanol, 1-HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLE, MFCD00209980, EINECS 216-565-3

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole (CAS 1615-14-1) 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 1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethanol and N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-IMIDAZOLE. Key properties include a melting point of 36-40 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 316.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 145.2±23.2 °C. GHS signal word: Warning. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
1615-14-1
Jingsj CID
J-1523982-0
Molecular Formula
C5H8N2O
Chinese Name
1-(2-羟乙基)咪唑
Molecular Weight
112.130 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point36-40 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point316.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point145.2±23.2 °C

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole?

The CAS number of 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole is 1615-14-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole?

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole has molecular formula C5H8N2O and molecular weight 112.130 g/mol.

Is 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole hazardous?

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)imidazole has GHS signal word Warning.

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