2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride

Also known as: 1-Methyl-2-(chloromethyl)imidazole hydrochloride, 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methylimidazole hydrochloride, 2-Chloromethyl-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride, 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride 95%, 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole, HCl, 1H-Imidazole, 2-(chloromethyl)-1-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)

2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride (CAS 78667-04-6) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8Cl2N2 and a molecular weight of 167.03600 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 175ºC, a boiling point of 243.7ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 101.2ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 78667-04-6
Jingsj CID: J-937928-6
Molecular Formula: C₅H₈Cl₂N₂
Molecular Weight: 167.03600 g/mol
Category: Pharma Intermediates
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	175ºC
Boiling Point	243.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point	101.2ºC
Exact Mass	166.00600
PSA	17.82000
LogP	1.96090

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2933290090
Summary	2933290090. other compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride?

The CAS number of 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride is 78667-04-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride?

2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride has molecular formula C5H8Cl2N2 and molecular weight 167.03600 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole hydrochloride (CAS 78667-04-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-937928-6 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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