1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carbaldehyde

Index name

Specifications

Appearance

White or almost white crystalline powder or colourless crystals

Identification

Positive reaction

Melting point

About 190 degC

Specific rotation

+20.5 to +21.5degree

PH

2.1 to 2.6

Residue on igntion

0.1% max.

Assay

99.0% to 100.5%

Loss on drying

0.4% max.

Heavy metals

10ppm max.

Clarity of solution

Clear

Color of solution

BY7 max.