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2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) is an organic compound that is used in the synthesis of glycol ethers.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of renal fibrosis in vivo and its pharmacokinetic properties have been studied in a rat model.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) has also been shown to inhibit the production of proinflammatory cytokines and reduce light emission.
CAS: 120-93-4
MF: C3H6N2O
MW: 86.09
EINECS: 204-436-4
Synonyms
1,3-ethylene-ure;1,3-Ethyleneurea;2-Oxoimidazolidine;2-oxomidazolidine;Ethylenurea;Imidazolid-2-one;Imidazoliden-2-one;Imidazolidin-2-on
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) is a structural analog of imidazolidinones, which are known to possess antiinflammatory activity.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can be synthesized by reacting trifluoroacetic acid with an aromatic hydroxyl group and two nitrogen atoms.
The major metabolic pathways for 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) include oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis, and conjugation with glucuronic acid.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) reacts with water molecules to form hydrogen peroxide and molecular oxygen gas.
This reaction is catalyzed
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) is a member of ureas and an imidazolidinone.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) Chemical Properties
Melting point: 129-132 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 158.75°C (rough estimate)
Density: 1.1530 (rough estimate)
Vapor pressure: 0.002Pa at 20℃
Refractive index: 1.5110 (estimate)
Fp: 265°C
Storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Form: Powder or Crystalline Powder
pka: 14.58±0.20(Predicted)
Color: White to off-white
Odor: odorless
Water Solubility: soluble
Merck: 14,4914
BRN: 106252
InChIKey: YAMHXTCMCPHKLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: -1.16 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference: 120-93-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) (120-93-4)
EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) (120-93-4)
Uses
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) is a metabolite of ethylenethiourea (ETU), a decomposition product of the ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (EBDC) fungicides.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can be used as reactant for synthesis of Chiral microporous materials from achiral precursors.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) is mainly used for
1. 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can be used for formaldehyde removal.
2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can be used as furniture deodorant and vehicle deodorant
2. In the pharmaceutical industry, 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can be used as a variety of new antibiotic intermediates for the production of meroxerine and alloxicillin; 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can also be used as an intermediate of anti schistosomiasis drugs, and it can be used as the basic raw material of the third generation of penicillin;
3. In terms of biological products, 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can be used to produce plant growth regulators, fungicides, inhibitors, herbicides, etc.
4. 2-Imidazolidone (Ethylene Urea) can also be used to produce air freshener.
