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C8H12N2O2
168.19 g/mol
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Tert-Butyl 1H-imidazole-1-carboxylate

CAS49761-82-2EC256-475-1
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Research Compound

tert-Butyl 1H-imidazole-1-carboxylate is a chemical compound that serves as a synthetic intermediate, primarily used for introducing the Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) protecting group in organic synthesis. Its structure features an imidazole ring attached to a tert-butyl carbonate moiety.

synthetic intermediate for Boc protection

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

tert-butyl imidazole-1-carboxylate

InChIKey

MTBKGWHHOBJMHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)(C)OC(=O)N1C=CN=C1

Synonyms (9)
  • 1-BOC-IMIDAZOLE
  • N-Boc-imidazole