Imidazole

C₃H₄N₂

IUPAC: 1H-Imidazole

CAS: 288-32-4

Overview

Imidazole is an aromatic heterocycle found in the amino acid histidine. Many antifungal drugs contain imidazole rings.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	4	1.0080
Carbon	C	3	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	2	14.0070

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×4

5.9%

Carbon ×3

52.9%

Nitrogen ×2

41.1%

Uses

• Pharmaceutical intermediate
• Epoxy curing agent
• Corrosion inhibitor
• Antifungal drugs

Fun Facts

✦ The imidazole ring in histidine acts as a proton shuttle in many enzymes

Structure

SMILES

C1=CN=CN1

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 68.08 g/mol
Density: 1.0300 g/cm³
Melting Point: 89.5 °C
Boiling Point: 256.0 °C
Solubility: very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 68.0374
XLogP: -0.1
TPSA: 28.7 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 5
Complexity: 28.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imidazole?

Imidazole (C₃H₄N₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1H-Imidazole.

What is the molecular weight of Imidazole?

Imidazole has a molar mass of 68.08 g/mol.

What state is Imidazole at room temperature?

Imidazole is a solid at room temperature.

Is Imidazole organic or inorganic?

Imidazole is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Imidazole?

Imidazole (C₃H₄N₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).