1-Benzyl-5-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)vinyl)-1H-imidazole

• CAT Number: C000575
• CAS Number: 2250243-56-0
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₀N₂
• Molecular Weight: 288.39
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Inert atmosphere, Light sensitive

1-Benzyl-5-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)vinyl)-1H-imidazole (CAT: C000575) emerges as an impurity within Medetomidine, a potent and selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. Medetomidine finds use in veterinary medicine as a sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant for animals. This particular compound, 1-Benzyl-5-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)vinyl)-1H-imidazole, might arise during the synthesis or degradation of Medetomidine.

Reference

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