| Catalog Number |
ACM56928 |
| CAS |
56-92-8 |
| Structure |
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| IUPAC Name |
2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethanamine;dihydrochloride |
| Synonyms |
2-(3H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine dihydrochloride |
| Molecular Weight |
184.07 |
| Molecular Formula |
C5H11Cl2N3 |
| Canonical SMILES |
C1=C(NC=N1)CCN.Cl.Cl |
| InChI |
InChI=1S/C5H9N3.2ClH/c6-2-1-5-3-7-4-8-5;;/h3-4H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8);2*1H |
| InChI Key |
PPZMYIBUHIPZOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Melting Point |
249-252 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point |
180.3ºC |
| Purity |
98% |
| Density |
1.14 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly) |
| Appearance |
White to off-white solid |
| Application |
Present in most mammalian tissues; primarily stored in mast cells and basophils. Exhibits multiple biological effects through at least 3 specific receptors. Induces bronchoconstriction and vasodilation; stimulates gastric acid secretion; and acts as a neurotransmitter. Histamine has been identified as a bedbug pheromone. |
| Storage |
Refrigerator |
| Complexity |
64.7 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count |
3 |
| Exact Mass |
183.0330028 |
| Heavy Atom Count |
10 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count |
2 |
| Log P |
2.21520 |
| MDL Number |
MFCD00012703 |
| Monoisotopic Mass |
183.0330028 |
| PSA |
54.7 |
| References |
Dale, H.H., et al.: J. Physiol., 41, 318 (1910); Oosting, E., et al.: Clin. Exp. Allergy, 20, 349 (1990); Hill, S.J., et al.: Pharmacol. Rev., 49, 253 (1997); Chem. and Eng. News, p. 9, Jan 5, 2015 |
| Rotatable Bond Count |
2 |
| Stability |
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Topological Polar Surface Area |
54.7 Ų |
| WGK Germany |
2 |