CAS 16265-04-6: 2-Chloro-1H-imidazole

2-Chloroimidazole is used in pharmaceuticals, drug candidates, ligands for transition metal catalysts and other molecular functional materials. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Chloro-1H-imidazole

2-Chloro-1H-imidazole is a heterocycle that is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It has been shown to be an inhibitor of viral replication, such as influenza and hepatitis C virus. 2-Chloro-1H-imidazole also has antihypertensive properties, which are thought to be due to its ability to inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This drug can be synthesized from chloride and imine nitrogen by reaction with magnesium salt in a scalable synthesis process.