CAS 3724-26-3: 1H-Imidazole-2-methanol

2-Hydroxy methyl imidazole is an organic compound that contains a reactive hydroxyl group. It is used as a sealant in the manufacturing of paper and textiles, as well as in the production of synthetic leather. The reaction mechanism of 2-hydroxy methyl imidazole involves the formation of an inorganic acid and copper complex. The conformational properties of 2-hydroxy methyl imidazole have been studied using covalent adducts, which are molecules with metal atoms bound to them. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy has been used to study the activation energies for 2-hydroxy methyl imidazole.

2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-imidazole