CAS 649579-09-9: 1H-Imidazole,4,5-dichloro-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-

4,5-Dichloro-1-(4-nitrophenyl)imidazole is a unsymmetrical aryl halide that has been used for the synthesis of various ligands. This compound can be synthesized by reacting an imidazole with an aryl chloride in the presence of copper as catalyst. 4,5-Dichloro-1-(4-nitrophenyl)imidazole yields are low and it is soluble in organic solvents. It has been shown to have luminescence properties. The compound has been used for research purposes.