Imidazole is an organic compound with the formula (CH)2N(NH)CH. It is a white or colourless solid that is soluble in water, producing a mildly alkaline solution. In chemistry, it is an aromatic heterocycle, classified as a diazole.

Imidazole - used as a buffer in the range of pH 6.2-7.8. It is also an histamine antagonist. It acts as a chelator and forms complexes with various divalent cations.  Imidazole - used as a corrosion inhibitor on certain transition metals such as copper. Its derivatives, like polybenzimidazole (PBI), act as fire retardants.

 Imidazole, ≥99%  - used as ionic liquids and precursors to stable carbenes. Imidazole derivatives like ketoconazole, miconazole and clotrimazole are involved in the treatment of various systemic fungal infections. It is a part of the theophylline molecule, present in tea leaves and coffee beans, which stimulates the central nervous system.

Imidazole, GR - used to elute tagged proteins bound to Ni ions attached to the surface of beads in the chromatography column

Excellent for buffers in the range of pH 6.2-7.8.

• Hazard Codes C
• Risk Statements 22-34
• Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR UN 2923 8/PG 3
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