METHYLIMIDAZOL

Methylimidazole is a heterocycle used as a chemical intermediate and in pharmaceutical synthesis. Side effects involve irritation, headache, and potential systemic toxicity with high exposure.

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Product Description


Mechanism of Action

METHYLIMIDAZOL (ID 26707) demonstrates an extensive, multi‑axis biochemical activity profile involving coordinated modulation of receptor‑mediated signalling, enzyme‑regulated catalytic cascades, mitochondrial bioenergetics, intracellular ion regulation, and transcriptomic pathway dynamics. Its physicochemical properties support high‑affinity interactions with both catalytic and regulatory protein domains, enabling interference with phosphorylation–dephosphorylation cycles, second‑messenger turnover (cAMP, IP₃, DAG, Ca²⁺), and redox‑equilibrium systems.

In cellular environments, METHYLIMIDAZOL may influence mitochondrial membrane potential, ATP synthesis efficiency, ROS generation and antioxidant neutralisation capacity. In addition, structural‑protein interactions can modify cytoskeletal arrangement, impacting cell motility, vesicular trafficking, and mechanical signalling. The compound may further modulate chromatin accessibility, transcription factor binding profiles, epigenetic markers, and gene‑expression stability.

Benefits and Advantages

Because of its reproducible biochemical footprint, METHYLIMIDAZOL is an important tool across advanced research domains, including:

  • Detailed receptor‑ligand binding analysis and structural docking validation
  • High‑definition enzyme kinetics and catalytic‑domain pathway mapping
  • Mitochondrial respiration modelling, ATP‑flux analysis and oxidative‑stress pathway evaluation
  • Transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic integration studies for full‑pathway profiling
  • Apoptosis, necroptosis and autophagy‑related signalling research
  • Cytoskeletal‑dynamics studies involving actin, tubulin and intermediate filaments
  • High‑resolution SAR (structure–activity relationship) investigations for molecular optimisation
  • Pharmacodynamic modelling for dose‑response, threshold‑activation and mechanistic benchmarking

Side Effects and Risks

Potential risks include:

  • Redox imbalance and excessive ROS accumulation
  • Mitochondrial overload or respiratory‑chain suppression
  • Transcriptional pathway disruption or epigenetic instability
  • Interference with ion‑channel behaviour and calcium‑handling regulation
  • Cytoskeletal destabilisation and impaired membrane integrity
  • Dose‑dependent cytotoxicity, apoptosis or autophagy induction
  • Activation of inflammatory signalling cascades such as NF‑κB, JNK, or p38

Extended exposure or elevated dosing may trigger metabolic rewiring, organelle stress responses, or long‑term alterations in cellular signalling architecture. Strict biosafety protocols, controlled handling, and regulated exposure windows are required.

Datasheet


Molecular Formula

C4H6N2

Molecular Weight

82.10 g/mol

CAS Number

693-98-1

Storage Condition

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Solubility

Very soluble in ethanol

Purity

Purity information is available upon request (COA).

Synonym

2-METHYLIMIDAZOLE; 693-98-1; 2-Methyl-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-; DTXSID4022107

IUPAC/Chemical Name

2-methyl-1H-imidazole

InChl Key

LXBGSDVWAMZHDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChl Code

InChI=1S/C4H6N2/c1-4-5-2-3-6-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)

References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/12749;

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