4-Methylimidazole

Independent reference data for 4-Methylimidazole (CAS 822-36-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used to make pharmaceuticals, antiseptic agents, and photo developing solutions; [HSDB] Present in caramel coloring, tobacco smoke, wine, soy sauce, and other foods; Also formed when ammonia is added to livestock feed to increase nutritional value; Used to make pharmaceuticals, photographic and photothermographic chemicals, dyes, pigments, agricultural chemicals, rubber, and inks; Also used in oven cleaners, as a crosslinking agent for epoxy resin hardeners, corrosion inhibitor for cooling water, and in absorbentsPlastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

4-Methylimidazole; 822-36-6; 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 4-methyl-; 4(5)-Methylimidazole; 4-Me-i; 5-Methylimidazole; 4(or 5)-Methylimidazole; IMIDAZOLE, 4-METHYL-; 4-MEI; 1H-Imidazole, 5-methyl-; DTXSID9025617; Q64GF9FV4I; CHEBI:40035; NSC-40744; DTXCID805617

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetics ingredient -> Other (Specify)
GHS notification summary	2.4% (7 / 286)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	2.4% (7 / 286)
Reported hazard statements	H350, H302 (86%), H311 (54.9%), H312 (32.5%), H314 (95.5%), H318 (51.4%), H331 (10.8%), H335 (12.9%)

H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]

H360Fd: May damage fertility; Suspected of damaging the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]

What the public record says

4-Methylimidazole · CAS 822-36-6 · C4H6N2. UNII Q64GF9FV4I. Boiling Point: 263 °C; Boiling Point: 263 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 56 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.