It functions mainly as a nucleophile in a transamination or conjugate addition reaction to introduce the imidazole moiety into the carbazolone structure. 2-Methylimidazole is a critical reagent in the industrial synthesis of Ondansetron, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist to prevent nausea and vomiting.
2-Methylimidazole
| API Name | Ondansetron |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 693-98-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 82.10 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-methyl-1H-imidazole |
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It functions mainly as a nucleophile in a transamination or conjugate addition reaction to introduce the imidazole moiety into the carbazolone structure. 2-Methylimidazole is a critical reagent in the industrial synthesis of Ondansetron, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist to prevent nausea and vomiting.
The CAS number of 2-Methylimidazole is 693-98-1.
The molecular formula of 2-Methylimidazole is C4H6N2.
The listed molecular weight of 2-Methylimidazole is 82.10 g/mol.
2-Methylimidazole is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Ondansetron.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 2-Methylimidazole is 2-methyl-1H-imidazole.