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1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (CAS 80-73-9)

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Alternate Names:
N,N′-Dimethylethyleneurea; DMEU
CAS Number:
80-73-9
Molecular Weight:
114.15
Molecular Formula:
C5H10N2O
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This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone is a versatile solvent used in various chemical reactions and processes. It functions as a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent that is particularly effective in dissolving a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. Its mechanism of action involves its ability to solvate a variety of substances due to its high polarity and low nucleophilicity. 1,3-Dimethyl-2-Imidazolidinone is known for its capability to facilitate reactions such as nucleophilic substitutions, condensations, and polymerizations. Its unique properties allow it to play a significant role in promoting chemical reactions and enhancing the efficiency of various experimental processes.


1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (CAS 80-73-9) References

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  2. Mesoporous silica-catalysed continuous chemical fixation of CO(2) with N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine in supercritical CO(2): the efficient synthesis of 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.  |  Seki, T., et al. 2009. Chem Commun (Camb). 349-51. PMID: 19209325
  3. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy of MCM-41 mesoporous silica: mechanistic consideration on the chemical fixation of CO2 with N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine to 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.  |  Seki, T. and Ikariya, T. 2009. Phys Chem Chem Phys. 11: 10073-9. PMID: 19865762
  4. Density functional theory study on the reaction mechanism of synthesizing 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone by urea method.  |  Yao, S., et al. 2013. J Mol Model. 19: 49-55. PMID: 22790339
  5. Synthesis of 1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene derivatives from 1,2-dichlorobenzenes using a hybrid metal Mg/CuCl in the presence of LiCl in 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.  |  Kitamura, T., et al. 2013. J Org Chem. 78: 3421-4. PMID: 23506000
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1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 25 g

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25 g
$25.00

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 100 g

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100 g
$42.00

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 500 g

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500 g
$168.00

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 1 kg

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1 kg
$260.00

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 2.5 kg

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2.5 kg
$576.00

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 5 kg

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5 kg
$1035.00

1,3-Dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, 10 kg

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10 kg
$1862.00