CAS 7098-07-9: 1-Ethylimidazole

1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole

N-Ethylimidazole is a chemical compound that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by interacting with hydrogen bonding interactions. It binds to the enzyme's active site and inhibits the reaction, which prevents the formation of a reactive intermediate. N-Ethylimidazole has been shown to be more potent than other compounds such as chlorhexidine, triclosan, and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC). The inhibitory effect of this compound is due to its ability to form an ion pair with chloride ions that are bound to the enzyme. This binding prevents the formation of a reactive intermediate in the reaction mechanism. N-Ethylmidazole also interacts with polyvinyl alcohol, which may be due to its coordination geometry or hydrogen bonding interactions.